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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Karamat call after Aneeka's request in Chapter Eight?
(a) Terry Lone.
(b) The Pakistani High Commissioner.
(c) The British Prime Minister.
(d) Eamonn Lone.

2. What has Karamat Lone considered as good enough with Eamonn's actions?
(a) Utter failure.
(b) Well intentioned.
(c) Excelling at everything.
(d) Trying his best.

3. What description does a retired Special Branch officer say was on the back of Parviaz's picture of his father?
(a) Someday you'll understand.
(b) To my son, please forgive me.
(c) One day you'll join me in jihad.
(d) To my son who I love.

4. What does Farooq talk to Parvaiz about in Chapter Five?
(a) Reality tv, football, and Dancing With the Stars.
(b) His father, the history of Islam and Christianity, football, Parvaiz's life, and Farooq's reality TV show.
(c) His father, dating, and Parvaiz's soundwork.
(d) Nietzsche, Freud, and the history of feminism.

5. What does Parvaiz say to Farooq about his father on the phone in Chapter Five?
(a) "I think about him every day."
(b) "I have always wanted a father."
(c) "I do not want to know anything about him."
(d) "I am sad because of how he abandoned his family."

6. Who is Suarez?
(a) Karamat's best friend.
(b) Karamat's advisor.
(c) Karamat's bodyguard.
(d) Karamat's confident.

7. What does Aneeka tell Parvaiz he should do before leaving in Chapter Five?
(a) Shave his beard.
(b) Make sure everything at home is in order.
(c) Give her a hug.
(d) Pack his clothes.

8. What does Karamat say to Terry to let him stay in bed with her in Chapter Nine?
(a) "Let me stay, jaan."
(b) "Please, dear."
(c) "I am upset at myself too."
(d) "I need comfort."

9. How many mourners show up to Parviaz's memorial?
(a) Two or three of his friends.
(b) None. Gladys phones.
(c) Everyone in the neighborhood.
(d) Everyone from the grocery store.

10. What does Isma ask Karamat when he asks how she did not see what was happening to Parviaz?
(a) "Did you see what was happening with your son?"
(b) "How do you think we feel?"
(c) "How dare you ask that?"
(d) "Do you think we did not know something was wrong?"

11. What accent does the woman calling out for help in Chapter Six have?
(a) London accent.
(b) American accent.
(c) Pakistani accent.
(d) Irish accent.

12. What does the man from the Pakistani High Commission have in his pocket in Chapter Seven?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A plastic comb.
(c) A ballpoint pen.
(d) A pocket protector.

13. Why can Parvaiz not help the woman who has been hurt in Chapter Six?
(a) Because she is not Muslim.
(b) Because she is unveiled.
(c) Because she is a woman.
(d) Because he cannot be seen helping others.

14. What happens when Eamonn transfers flights in Chapter Nine?
(a) Someone reports him to the media.
(b) Someone throws a tomato at him.
(c) Someone recognizes him and tweets a picture.
(d) Someone calls the cops on him.

15. What does Aneeka find she feels instead of grief in Chapter Seven?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Pain.
(c) Rage.
(d) Despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farooq do when Parvaiz tells him of the library fundraiser?

2. What does Aneeka do with Parviaz's casket?

3. What does Parvaiz read while he waits in the cafe?

4. Who has created the PR video and campaign for Eamonn?

5. What does Terry do to soothe Emily in Chapter Nine?

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