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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. What is Anson wearing when Brandon meets him in Richard's office?

2. In "Get Out," how far down can Leo and the other people in Windows on the World go down in the tower?

3. Just after what landing does Brandon hear a man's voice telling everyone to stay calm and keep walking and then sing God Bless America?

4. How far is Kabul from Reshmina's village?

5. How much gear does Brandon estimate the firefighters are weating when they come up the stairs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How do they disguise Taz in "Under the Burqa"?

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

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

8. Why does Pasoon want to join the Taliban?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Life is very different for men and women in Afghanistan. How are the roles of men and women different in Afghanistan? How do gender roles dictate the opportunities women have and how they live?

Essay Topic 3

The book tells about a pivotal day in the lives of Reshmina and young Brandon. How do the events in the book help Reshmina and Brandon mature and grow in the novel?

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