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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Arshad when Tahera visits Seema in San Francisco?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

2. In the novel, the word “fajr” means which of the following?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midnight.

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

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

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

6. In which of the following does Leigh live?
(a) Brisbane.
(b) Daly City.
(c) Oakland.
(d) Berkeley.

7. Which of the following domestic tasks does Nafeesa note her husband performed for her?
(a) Sorting laundry.
(b) Preparing lunch.
(c) Making chai.
(d) Dusting furniture.

8. To which of the following does Seema compare Bill?
(a) Archivist.
(b) Professor.
(c) Architect.
(d) Librarian.

9. In what field does Leigh work?
(a) Academe.
(b) Technology.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Finance.

10. With which of the following groups is Seema associated?
(a) Satrang.
(b) Khush.
(c) Invincible 2 Invincible.
(d) Trikone.

11. What is the name of Amina’s doll?
(a) Leila.
(b) Asma.
(c) Manoush.
(d) Neda.

12. In which of the following do Leigh and Seema first kiss?
(a) Dolores Park.
(b) Buena Vista Park.
(c) Alamo Square.
(d) Franklin Square.

13. On which of the following does Leigh have a celebrity crush?
(a) Ming-na Wen.
(b) Margaret Cho.
(c) Linda Park.
(d) Michelle Yeoh.

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

15. At what time does Tahera wake on her first morning in San Francisco?
(a) 5:15.
(b) 6:00.
(c) 5:45.
(d) 5:30.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Bill learn Seema is pregnant?

2. To which of the following does Arshad compare Seema?

3. In which of the following professions is Bill trained?

4. Which of the following meanings is given for Ishraaq’s name?

5. What kind of flowers do Seema and Leigh exchange?

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