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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 4, what did Zohra's friend have to drink at a coffee shop with Aziz and Lahcen?

2. In Chapter 4, what degree did Aziz have?

3. Where was Noura supposed to go to college?

4. How old was Halima in Chapter 3?

5. In Chapter 3, how long had Halima and Maati been married?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many people is the Zodiac inflatable meant to accommodate, and how many people are onboard in Chapter 1?

2. In Chapter 4, how had Aziz been able to marry Zohra?

3. What were Noura's academic plans, and how does she say she is changing them in Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 4, what schooling did Aziz have, and how did he use his education?

5. How did Lahcen try to help Aziz get jobs in Chapter 4?

6. How did Halima and Maati make money in Chapter 3?

7. In Chapter 3, where did Halima's family eat?

8. In Chapter 1, what are Murad thoughts about the trip?

9. In Chapter 4, when might Aziz have stayed and not left?

10. In Chapter 2, why is Noura not attending NYU?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses various techniques to provide background information about characters and events. What are some techniques that the author uses to provide background information about characters and events? How effective are those techniques in providing information about characters and events?

Essay Topic 2

Halima is married to Maati, and they have three children. How would you describe the relationship between Halima and Maati? What does their marriage reveal about abusive relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Point of view determines what a reader knows about the events and characters in a book. What is the point of view of the novel, and how does it influence the story?

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