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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. In Chapter 26, what event is Nishat nervous about?

2. Who is adamant about winning the competition?

3. In Chapter 25, why is Nishat worried?

4. Why does Nishat feels shame at the end of Chapter 17?

5. What does Flavia put on at her house after she and Nishat walk to her house in the rain?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the party, where does Flavia take Nishat?

2. In Chapters 16, what almost happens at Flavia's house, during Chyna's party?

3. In Chapter 20, Jess and Chaewon meet Nishat at her locker and tell Nishat what?

4. As Nishat goes upstairs to get ready for bed what does she think about?

5. Why does Nishat feel guilty at the end of Chapter 21?

6. What does Nishat see on Instagram that Chyna is doing at the same time she is running her henna business?

7. On the banner Flavia makes for Nishat - what is the major feature?

8. What does Nishat notice Priti doing after they get off the bus?

9. Why is Nishat happy at the end of Chapter 26?

10. Why is Nishat worried about her results?

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

Identity impacts Nishat in so many ways - her sexuality, her religion, her family role (sister, daughter, etc.). Which identities impact your life the most and how so?

Essay Topic 3

What impresses Nishat about Ms. Montgomery’s teaching methods in Chapter 7? Does Ms. Montgomery support Nishat?

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