2. Which of the following does the novel translate as “live long and prosper” (269)?
(a) Aapakee umr lambee ho aur aap samrddh bane.
(b) Jeete raho.
(c) Qapla’!
(d) Dif-tor heh smusma.

3. At which school does Bill earn his undergraduate degree?
(a) San José State University.
(b) University of California, Berkeley.
(c) University of the Pacific.
(d) Stanford University.

4. What flowers does Fiaz bring to the celebratory meal?
(a) Calla lilies.
(b) Tea roses.
(c) Gerber daisies.
(d) Jasmine.

5. Which of the following roles does Seema recall Madhubala played?
(a) Akbar.
(b) Anarkali.
(c) Bahar.
(d) Salim.

6. Which of the following had Bill’s father joined?
(a) NAACP.
(b) Black Panthers.
(c) Organization of Afro-American Unity.
(d) Nation of Islam.

7. How does the halal butcher from whom Tahera buys goat and chicken greet her?
(a) I would sell to you.
(b) Hello.
(c) Assalamau Alaikum!
(d) Salaam.

8. What is on the placard Bill carries at the protest where he meets Seema?
(a) Life.
(b) War.
(c) Death.
(d) Peace.

9. Who is Amina’s favorite teacher?
(a) Harrah.
(b) Farah.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Tara.

10. To which of the following singers does Nafeesa listen?
(a) Runa Laila.
(b) Noor Jehan.
(c) Jagit Singh.
(d) Sunali Rathod.

11. How old is Arshad when Nafeesa first sees him?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

12. In what capacity does Seema seek to work for the Obama campaign?
(a) A/P.
(b) A/R.
(c) PR.
(d) HR.

13. With what does Nafeesa determine to cook biryani for Seema?
(a) Pressure cooker.
(b) Skillet.
(c) Microwave.
(d) Crock pot.

14. Which of the following does the novel gloss as “pomegranate blossom”?
(a) Bahar.
(b) Akbar.
(c) Anarkali.
(d) Salim.

15. Which of the following landmarks is visible from Seema’s rooftop?
(a) Alcatraz.
(b) Transamerica Building.
(c) Fisherman’s Wharf.
(d) Oracle Park.