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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 does Khalid say his name is actually pronounced when he is interrogated by the woman with the American accent in Chapter 6?

2. How old is Khalid’s sister Aadab in Chapter 1?

3. What is the title of Chapter 15?

4. Where in England does Khalid’s family live in the beginning of the novel?

5. Where does Khalid’s cousin Tariq live in the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anna Perera claim inspired her to write Guantanamo Boy in the Author’s Note?

2. What happens after Abdul has been returned to his cell after interrogation in Chapter 12?

3. Who is the man in the cell next to Khalid’s in Chapter 11? Where is this character from?

4. What does Khalid think about during his flight in the beginning of Chapter 3?

5. How is the day-to-day life of Khalid and the other prisoners described in the beginning of Chapter 12?

6. What does Khalid recall from a classroom conversation about the Spanish Inquisition in Chapter 15?

7. How is Khalid’s processing described in Chapter 10? What does Khalid undergo upon arrival?

8. How is the incident at the science lab explained in Chapter 1? Who was responsible for the incident?

9. What questions are asked of Khalid by Angela and Bruce in Chapter 6? How does Khalid respond?

10. How is Khalid’s situation and condition described in the beginning of Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of the Sarposa prison in Kandahar, Afghanistan. How large is this prison? When was it established? What history of torture has been related through the news of the prison facilities? How long is Khalid detained here?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the setting of Karachi, Pakistan. Where in Pakistan is Karachi located? What is the population of the city? What are the principle religions, cultural traditions, etc.? Why does Khalid's family travel to Karachi? What are Khalid's impressions of the city?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of Guantanamo Bay Prison. When was Guantanamo Bay Prison established? How did the international community respond to the establishment of the prison? What atrocities have been reported within the confines of the detainment center? Why is Guantanamo Prison still in operation today?

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