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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. How along ago did Yoshi Watanabe go to Pakistan to try to turn the country away from the idea of nuclear tests in Chapter 32?

2. In Chapter 32, what did Hiroko remember her cab driver's name was when she first arrived in New York?

3. In Chapter 30, how old will Harry be in June?

4. How did the Commander know about Raza's relationship with Harry Burton?

5. In Chapter 29, what does Ilse remember was the name of Kim's ex-husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 29, why is Kim worried when she cannot reach her father on the phone?

2. In Chapter 33, what does Raza learn about Abdullah?

3. In Chapter 30, what are Kim's reasons for moving to New York City?

4. What does Salma tell Hiroko about Raza's disappearance?

5. Why did Kim call the police about Abdullah, and how does Hiroko react?

6. How does Sajjad die?

7. How did Raza end up working in Dubai, and what did he do there?

8. How old is Ilse and what does Ilse look like in Chapter 27?

9. Why does Kim decide to take Abdullah to Canada?

10. How did Abdullah learn English?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Raza feels guilty for his father’s death. Why does Raza feel guilty for his father’s death? Should Raza feel guilty for his father’s death?

Essay Topic 2

Raza goes to the training camp with Abdullah. Why does Raza decide to go to the training camp with Abdullah? Was his decision rational or irrational?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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