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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. At the end of Don't Look," how many floors of steps do Richard and Brandon go down rather than exciting through the lobby?

2. In "Blind," what is Richard singing?

3. How many seasons of growing poppies would give Reshmina's family more money than in a lifetime of growing food?

4. What animal does Reshmina see in "Moving Forward"?

5. Where does Reshmina cut herself in Momardene Afghane?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Blind," how does Brandon find Richard?

2. Why does Pasoon want to join the Taliban?

3. In "Momardene Afghane," what are Reshmina's thoughts after the cave-in?

4. What does Brandon's dad tell him when they have a phone call in "Get Out"?

5. What family does Brandon have other than his father, and where do they live?

6. What are the caves like where Reshmina and the other take refuge?

7. What do Richard and Brandon see on the 44th floor?

8. What discussion do Brandon and Richard have about the lady from the elevator who was burned?

9. How do Brandon and Richard get separated from their group?

10. What does Reshmina find in "Son of a Donkey" when she is looking for Pasoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reshmina feels guilty about her actions. What actions make Reshmina feel guilty? Is her guilt healthy or false?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Pashtunwali, badal, and nanawatai are all terms that relate to how the Pashtuns live their lives. What do Pashtunwali, badal, and nanawatai mean? How do these concepts serve as a code of conduct for the Afghans?

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