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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 long does Reshmina believe that the Kochi have been living the same lives?

2. How many bodies are lined up in the lobby in "Don't Look"?

3. How much more does Pasoon think the Taliban will pay him than he can earn working for himself?

4. In "Don't Look," what officials are directing people where to go?

5. Where do Brandon's paternal grandparents live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Anson, and what is he like?

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

4. What does the mall look like in "Bugs Bunny and Designer Jeans"?

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

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

7. Why does Pasoon want to join the Taliban?

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

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

10. How was Hila killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not history?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Brandon and Reshmina experience challenges that they have to overcome. What challenges do they face? How important is determination in helping them overcome their challenges?

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