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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. Where do the Burton's move for the summer in "Veiled Birds," Chapter 6?

2. How long has it been since Sajjad's father died in "Veiled Birds," Chapter 1?

3. At the end of Chapter 12, when did Hiroko and Sajjad plan to return to Delhi?

4. In "Veiled Birds," Chapter 1, how long ago did James fall from a horse?

5. In "Veiled Birds," Chapter 4, how long has Hiroko been studying Urdu?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Harry Burton in Pakistan?

2. What does Elizabeth see when she hears shouting and looks out on the verandah?

3. Where are Hiroko and Sajjad married and where do they consummate their marriage?

4. Where does Konrad keep his journals and why?

5. What plans does Sajjad share with Hiroko?

6. How does Elizabeth describe Mussoorie?

7. What is James's occupation and why is he not working in Chapter 4?

8. What ultimatum does Altamash give Iqbal?

9. How did Raza learn Pashto?

10. What shop does Hiroko miss in Chapter 14, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Raza felt like an outsider in Pakistan. Why did Raza feel like an outsider in Pakistan? Why did he seem to be an outsider even though he had lived there all his life?

Essay Topic 2

Allusions are figures of speech. What are allusions? How does the author use allusions? How can allusions be ambiguous references to people, places or things? Why might allusions be difficult for readers to understand and connect to ideas?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

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