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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. After three dazys Chanu:

2. When Nazneen tells Chanu of Mrs. Islam's visit, he tells her:

3. Mrs. Islam tells Nazneen the story of:

4. Raiza brings Nazneen:

5. Nazneen is irritated by Mrs. Islam's:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nazneen learn from Mrs. Islam?

2. How does the family survive?

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

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

5. What were the circumstances of Nazneen's birth?

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

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

8. Why does Chanu refuse to ehlp Hasina come to London?

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

10. What is causing conflict with their older daughter Shahana?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Nazneen show a strength of character at the end of the book that she hasn't previously shown? To what do you attribute this?

Essay Topic 2

Nazneen receives a letter from Hasina right before Chanu's departure. Was Hasina telling Nazneen not to make the same mistake her mother made? Was she telling her not to return to Bangladesh?

Essay Topic 3

What indications are there that Nazneen will become more Westernized? What is the significance of the ice skating rink? Why is it significant that Raiza is there?

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