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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 old was Reshmina when her sister Hila was killed?

2. What is the name of the company where Richard works?

3. To what exit do Port Authority and NYPD guide people in "Bugs Bunny and Designer Jeans"?

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

5. How long has Taz been afraid of the dark?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Cedars of Afghanistan," how is a graveyard on the side of the mountain described?

2. What are the fireman wearing and carrying that Brandon sees in the stairwell?

3. What does Reshmina feel about Pasoon in "Death Calls"?

4. Why does Pasoon want to join the Taliban?

5. What does Reshmina tell Pasoon will happen if he tells the Taliban about the American soldier, and what is Pasoon's response?

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

7. What happens as Brandon and Richard are walking through the mall?

8. What trees used to be in Afghanistan, and what happened to them?

9. Where does Brandon find himself at the beginning of "Blind" after the explosion?

10. What last conversation does Brandon have with his father in "Last Call"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

The Taliban presents challenges for the Afghans. What challenges do the Taliban present for the Afghans? How are the people of Reshmina’s village caught between the Taliban and the Americans? How do Reshmina’s people have to deal with the challenges of the Taliban and being caught between them and the Americans?

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