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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Aunty Naseem?
(a) The Pasha's grandmother.
(b) A kindly homeless woman who says hello to the Pasha family.
(c) A neighbor who pokes her nose into the Pasha family's drama.
(d) The neighbor who has taken the place of the Pasha's grandmother.

2. What does Eamonn buy on Main Street in Chapter One?
(a) A whole new wardrobe.
(b) Expensive walking shoes.
(c) Two buckets of oysters.
(d) Brand new boots.

3. How does Aneeka handle questions about her father?
(a) She punches whoever asks.
(b) She tells them everything about him.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She turns cold until they back away.

4. What does Dr. Shah say about secrets?
(a) They underestimate other people's willingness to accept the complicated truth of your life.
(b) They shut others out from knowing you.
(c) They are the way of the world.
(d) They are really the best way to go when you feel like you can't say anything.

5. What does Isma do every morning at 11 a.m.?
(a) Wait for Parviaz to text her on Whatsapp.
(b) Look for Parviaz's name to disappear off Skype and Aneeka to text her.
(c) Read books until Eamonn comes join her.
(d) Call Aneeka and tell her about boy troubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eamonn call old arguments raised against his father?

2. What is the translation of "Bismallah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim," the prayer Isma prays?

3. What does Eamonn ask Isma about her turban in Chapter One?

4. What role does Karamat Lone get promoted to?

5. What is Eamonn's nickname for Isma?

(see the answer key)

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