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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 has a dream about:

2. Who is Karim?

3. Hasina works in a:

4. Chanu is:

5. The topic of discussion at the dinner with Dr. Azad is:

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Hasina's job at the garment factory?

2. Why is Chanu quarreling with Dr. Azad about?

3. The argument between Raiza and her husband has intensified. What advice does Nazneen give her?

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

5. How does the family survive?

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

7. What does Shahana tell Nazneen of her plans if they move to Bangladesh?

8. How are Nazneen and Chanu received by Dr. Azad?

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

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

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

In the end, Nazneen says she can't go with Chanu to Bangladesh and he says he can't stay. They are both sad but don't fight. What does this say about their relationship? Do they both still have hope?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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