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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nishat draw on Priti’s hand in Chapter 2?

3. How old is Nishat?

4. What does Ammu tell Nishat about shame?

5. Who answers the door and acts surprised to see Nishat?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapters 9, Flavia approaches Nishat at school to show her the henna design on her hand. Where did she copy the design from?

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

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

4. Why is Nishat excited in Chapter 10?

5. What kind of business does Priti suggest Nishat set up at first?

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

7. What does Nishat love to design?

8. How does Priti describe Chaewon?

9. What is Nishat's frustrated text from Flavia about?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Nishat discovers Flavia and Chyna are also doing henna designs for their business project, she accuses them of cultural appropriation. What is cultural appropriation and why do you think Nishat was upset about it?

Essay Topic 2

When Nishat is outed as a lesbian at school, Priti is the only person who tries to support her. How do you think Nishat felt about this? If you were one of her friends, what might you have done differently?

Essay Topic 3

Chaewon and Jess sell cute Korean trinkets for their business project. Chaewon says this is not cultural appropriation. Do you agree?

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