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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Priti suggest Nishat sell in Chapter 8?
(a) Dublin desserts.
(b) Bread.
(c) Tacos.
(d) Bengali sweets.

2. Who asks for help getting to the main hall?
(a) The teacher.
(b) Flavia.
(c) Jess.
(d) Nishat.

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

4. What kind of marriage do Ammu and Abbu have?
(a) Love marriage.
(b) Arranged marriage.
(c) Hateful marriage.
(d) Business marriage.

5. What is Nishat's frustrated text from Flavia about?
(a) How Flavia kissed a boy.
(b) How Flavia lied to her.
(c) How Flavia bought henna ink.
(d) How Flavia bought out all the henna tubes.

6. Whose birthday party is being arranged at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Ammu.
(b) Chyna.
(c) Jess.
(d) Nishat.

7. In Chapters 6, Flavia approaches Nishat at school to show her the henna design on her hand. Where did she copy the design from?
(a) A henna design book in the library.
(b) Nanu's secret book Flavia stole from Nishat.
(c) Chyna bought a book for her.
(d) Priti's picture on Instagram.

8. What kind of business does Priti suggest Nishat set up at first?
(a) A foot massage business.
(b) A Bengali food business.
(c) A leprechaun statue business.
(d) A barbie-selling business.

9. What is Nishat's plan that she tells Jess and Chaewon?
(a) Beat other students.
(b) Write articles on shame.
(c) Protest.
(d) Beat Flavia and Chyna.

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

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

12. What does Nishat's mother criticize Priti of?
(a) The ironing of her shirt.
(b) Her way of speaking.
(c) The ironing of her skirt.
(d) Her way of eating.

13. What is Nishat thinking about at the party in Chapter 1?
(a) How she is perceived by the guests.
(b) How she did not get a gift.
(c) How she wants to leave badly.
(d) How to construct the “perfect coming out moment" (3).

14. In Chapter 1, what does Nishat say that she wants to do?
(a) She decides to throw a party herself.
(b) She wants to give Sunny Apu a gift.
(c) She decides to come out.
(d) She wants to leave the party.

15. What is the garment called that Nishat takes off to get into bed?
(a) Komono.
(b) Salwar kameez.
(c) Kaz Salem.
(d) Suit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Nishat excited in Chapter 10?

3. What is the Transition year supposed to be spent on?

4. What does Nishat think of Chyna in Chapter 14?

5. Where does Nishat find solace when she feels anxious?

(see the answer keys)

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