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Front Matter and Prelude

1. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?
(a) The author’s school.
(b) The author’s family.
(c) The author’s homeland.
(d) The author’s readings.

2. With which of the following does the novel begin?
(a) “My life outside my mother’s womb has just begun.”
(b) “Tahera came into my life barely a week ago.”
(c) “…anything to keep us with the living.”
(d) “…there is indeed light cast upon us, so perhaps we too can—"

3. In the novel, the word “besieged” most nearly means which of the following?
(a) Defended.
(b) Attacked.
(c) Ignored.
(d) Judged.

4. Which of the following meanings is given for Seema’s name?
(a) Front.
(b) Face.
(c) Head.
(d) Back.

5. Which of the following meanings is given for Ishraaq’s name?
(a) Sunrise.
(b) Sunset.
(c) Moonrise.
(d) Starshine.

6. In what month does Ishraaq report being conceived?
(a) May.
(b) February.
(c) August.
(d) November.

7. From which of the following does Seema order takeout for Bill?
(a) Keeva.
(b) Viva Goa.
(c) Pakwan.
(d) Rooh.

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