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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is cited in the novel as supporting Prop 8?
(a) The Mormon Church.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) The Southern Baptist Church.
(d) The Pastafarian Church.

2. Which news source does Seema follow during the United States’ actions against Saddam Hussein under George W. Bush?
(a) Fox News.
(b) BBC.
(c) Al Jazeera.
(d) NPR.

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

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

5. Which of the following is noted as Mame’s favorite libation?
(a) Port.
(b) Sherry.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Cognac.

6. As what does Tahera diagnose Seema’s discomfort near the end of her pregnancy?
(a) Preeclampsia.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Braxton Hicks.
(d) Bursitis.

7. Which of the following does Ismail note had seen Arshad about his vandalization?
(a) Emir.
(b) Selim.
(c) Rizwan.
(d) Zia.

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

9. From what condition do Seema and Ishraaq suffer?
(a) Anemia.
(b) Preeclampsia.
(c) Intrahepatic cholestasis.
(d) Placenta abruptio.

10. Which of the following scores a soccer goal on Ismail?
(a) Selim.
(b) Emir.
(c) Zia.
(d) Rizwan.

11. How old was Bill’s father when he was sent to prison?
(a) 23.
(b) 25.
(c) 21.
(d) 19.

12. Where was Nafeesa’s childhood home?
(a) Tiruppur.
(b) Palakkad.
(c) Combiatore.
(d) Dindigul.

13. What is regarded as the uniform for the presidential campaign in which Bill first volunteers with Seema?
(a) Orange beanie.
(b) Green vest.
(c) Turquoise scarf.
(d) Purple jacket.

14. To which of the following does Ishraaq compare sleep?
(a) A barnacle.
(b) A bird.
(c) A bear.
(d) A bass.

15. In which of the following had Bill lived with Mame?
(a) Brisbane.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) Daly City.
(d) Oakland.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Bill when he steals from his grandmother?

2. What diminutive does Tahera use for her daughter’s name?

3. In which of the following cities is Seema at age 21?

4. What flowers does Fiaz bring to the celebratory meal?

5. Of what does the apartment where Mame had lived after her husband’s death have a view?

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