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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapters 13, what does Ammu say to Nishat about her sexuality?
(a) She tells Nishat that she and her father want her to make a different choice.
(b) She tells Nishat she does not care if she is a lesbian, as long as she brings home a Bengali girl.
(c) She tells Nishat that homosexuality is a sin punishable by death.
(d) She tells Nishat she will be banished from the family.

2. Who says Flavia is the best artist in the entire school?
(a) Priti.
(b) Chyna.
(c) Flavia.
(d) Jess.

3. How old is Nishat?
(a) 22.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, whose hands are wrapped in henna?

2. Nishat learns that Flavia and Chyna are what?

3. Why is Nishat excited in Chapter 10?

4. What does Priti suggest as the name for Nishat's henna business?

5. How does Priti spend the rest of the Saturday?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At which event does the novel begin?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Nishat think of the party?

4. What does Nishat buy a ton of, in order to slow down Flavia's business?

5. In Chapter 8, why does Priti shoot down Nishat for making Bengali food from the restaurant for their business project?

6. Nishat talks about which rumor Chyna spread about her father's restaurant in Chapter 5?

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

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

9. What does Priti suggest as the name for Nishat's henna business?

10. In Chapter 9, whose hands are wrapped in henna?

(see the answer keys)

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