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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Nishat ask Priti?
(a) If she can have a ride to school.
(b) If she can copy her answers for the exams.
(c) If she is ready for Junior Cert, the exams.
(d) If she can have a ride to the mall.

2. Why did Ammu and Abbu leave Bangladesh in Chapter 1?
(a) To take their daughters to a better life in Ireland.
(b) To leave prosecution.
(c) To take their daughters to a better life in U.S.
(d) To leave war.

3. Who does Priti talk to at the engagement party in Chapter 2?
(a) The bride to be.
(b) Tall pretty girl with curly hair.
(c) A waiter.
(d) The groom to be.

4. Where does Nishat find solace when she feels anxious?
(a) Priti.
(b) Henna.
(c) Ammu.
(d) Abbu.

5. What does Nishat draw on Priti’s hand in Chapter 2?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Animals.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Ocean waves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the garment called that Nishat takes off to get into bed?

2. What roles do Nishat and Priti play at Sunny Apu's wedding?

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

4. What meal do Ammu and Nishat prepare on summer break?

5. What does Nishat wish she had memorized?

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