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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the novel, the word “bhaiya” means which of the following?
(a) Sister.
(b) Father.
(c) Brother.
(d) Mother.

2. Which surah does Arshad identify as his favorite?
(a) Al-Qiyamah.
(b) Luqman.
(c) An-Noor.
(d) Ibrahim.

3. Which of the following do Tahera and Nafeesa plan to cook?
(a) Sambar.
(b) Dosa.
(c) Idlie.
(d) Rasam.

4. In what month does Tahera visit Seema and Nafeesa in San Francisco?
(a) November.
(b) August.
(c) September.
(d) October.

5. In which of the following professions is Bill trained?
(a) Physician.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Architect.

6. With which of the following groups is Seema associated?
(a) SBQA.
(b) SAALT.
(c) GAPA.
(d) SALGA.

7. Approximately how many years does the novel note have passed since Seema, Tahera, and Nafeesa were all together?
(a) 13.
(b) 17.
(c) 11.
(d) 15.

8. What part of the chicken is noted as being Tahera’s favorite?
(a) Breast.
(b) Thigh.
(c) Neck.
(d) Wing.

9. Which of the following appears on protest signs outside the fundraising venue where Obama is scheduled to appear?
(a) Obama bin Laden.
(b) Obamanator.
(c) Obamaramalamadingdong.
(d) No-bama.

10. Which of the following does Nafeesa note Tahera does five times daily?
(a) Pirartttanai.
(b) Duea’.
(c) Praarthana.
(d) Namaz.

11. Which of the following spices does Seema note having bought to facilitate her mother?
(a) Nutmeg.
(b) Turmeric.
(c) Pequín.
(d) Mace.

12. At which University of California school did Leigh study?
(a) Davis.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Los Angeles.

13. Which of the following meanings associates with Ishraaq’s name?
(a) Radiance.
(b) Darkness.
(c) Glowing.
(d) Glimmering.

14. How old is Seema in 2010?
(a) 45.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 35.

15. How old is Nafeesa when she visits Seema?
(a) 62.
(b) 60.
(c) 64.
(d) 66.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following do Leigh and Seema first kiss?

2. In which of the following professions is Tahera trained?

3. Which of the following is noted as among Bill’s favorite dishes?

4. Of which of the following does Leigh remind Seema?

5. What does Tahera insist upon doing first upon arriving at Seema’s home?

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