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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What roles do Nishat and Priti play at Sunny Apu's wedding?
(a) They sing a song together during the ceremony.
(b) Priti is the flower girl, and Nishat sings a song.
(c) Nishat is the flower girl, and Priti reads a poem.
(d) They are both bridesmaids.

2. Where does Nishat's father work?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) University.
(c) Barber shop.
(d) Car shop.

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

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

5. What does Priti complain about in Chapter 4?
(a) Going back to school.
(b) Too much homework.
(c) Too much time on her hands.
(d) Going back to Bangladesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which event does the novel begin?

2. In Chapter 3, what is Nishat describing at the wedding?

3. What is Nishat thinking about at the party in Chapter 1?

4. How do Ammu and Abbu respond to Nishat after she tells them her secret?

5. What type of food is Nishat excited for at the party?

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