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

Nishat and Priti are both bridesmaids at Sunny Apu's wedding.

2. What does Nishat do with Flavia at Sunny Apu's wedding?

They take a picture together with Sunny.

3. At which event does the novel begin?

The novel begins at Sunny Apu's Engagement party.

4. In Chapter 1, what does Nishat say that she wants to do?

Nishat decides to come out and tell everyone that she is a lesbian.

5. What kind of marriage do Ammu and Abbu have?

Ammu and Abbu have a "love marriage" instead of an arranged marriage (2).

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

Ammu and Abbu leave Bangladesh to take their daughters to a better life in Ireland.

7. What is Nishat thinking about at the engagement party?

Nishat thinks about how to construct the “perfect coming out moment" (3).

8. In Chapter 4, what does Nishat ask Priti?

Nishat asks Prit if she is ready for Junior Cert, the exams.

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