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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nishat wish she had memorized?
(a) Her keys.
(b) The Bengali word for silence.
(c) The Bengali word for lesbian.
(d) Her homework.

2. What meal do Ammu and Nishat prepare on summer break?
(a) A smoothie.
(b) A traditional Bengali breakfast.
(c) A dessert.
(d) A traditional U.S. meal.

3. What type of food is Nishat excited for at the party?
(a) Biryani.
(b) Kebabs.
(c) Main course.
(d) Dessert.

4. In Chapter 3, what is Nishat describing at the wedding?
(a) The view.
(b) The flower arrangement.
(c) The guests.
(d) The food.

5. What is the traditional Bengali way of eating?
(a) Feet.
(b) Hands.
(c) Spoon.
(d) Fork.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the principal announce on the intercom to the students?

2. Who is Nishat's mortal enemy in Chapter 5?

3. Why did Ammu and Abbu leave Bangladesh in Chapter 1?

4. Who does Nishat call to come pick her up at the birthday party in Chapter 6?

5. What does Nishat draw on Priti’s hand in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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