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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nazneen wants Hasina to:

2. The story of Nazneen's birth was often told to her as:

3. Hasina's letters indicate that she is:

4. Raiza tells Nazneen that Mrs. Islam is:

5. Raiza complains that her husband:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Chanu's theory about Mrs. Islam's handkerchiefs?

2. How does Nazneen learn of her son's death?

3. Why does the upset Nazneen wander around the city?

4. Did Nazneen have any say in her marriage to Chanu?

5. What were the circumstances of Nazneen's sister's marriage?

6. What does Chanu view as the tragedy of the immigrant?

7. Why is Chanu upset with Dr. Azad?

8. What does Nazneen learn that Chanu has been telling his family for many years?

9. During the dinner, what does Chanu feel bitter about?

10. What does Nazneen want Chanu to do for Hasina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before Chanu leaves, Nazneen confronts Dr. Azad about giving Chanu the money. Why do you think she did this? What did she want to know? Do you think she wanted him to say something about their marriage?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Chanu become increasingly better toward the English? What indications are there of this? How does Nazneen deal with the situation?

Essay Topic 3

Comment on Nazneen's handling of the Mrs. Islam matter? How did she call their bluff? What made them call off the debt repayment?

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