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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is Tahera’s business partner?
(a) Neda.
(b) Khadija.
(c) Asma.
(d) Leila.

2. Which potential name for Seema’s child does Leigh oppose?
(a) Armin.
(b) Ishraaq.
(c) Jibreel.
(d) Faqr.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color hijab is Tahera wearing when she arrives in San Francisco?

2. In what month does Ishraaq report being conceived?

3. Which of the following degrees does Nafeesa hold?

4. From which of the following does Seema order takeout for Bill?

5. Which of the following does Tahera note Amina enjoys?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Ismail strike Arshad?

2. Why does Ishraaq’s face not appear on the ultrasound taken during Seema’s prenatal appointment?

3. What are Leigh and Seema doing when Seema learns of her mother’s diagnosis?

4. Why does Seema disbelieve the initial report of her mother’s diagnosis?

5. What rumors about Seema does Leigh uncover before meeting her?

6. How does Leigh help Seema test names for her child?

7. How does Nafeesa attempt to hide her worsening condition from her daughters?

8. How does Nafeesa prepare special chai for her daughters?

9. What message does Seema interpret from Tahera’s conduct on her arrival at the airport?

10. Why does Seema note she and Tahera used to walk to school hand in hand?

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