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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Omar request as a present on his 12th birthday?
(a) To be given free reign of the house.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A new library.
(d) To be let out of the house.

2. How long after leaving Q for Karachi is Omar's brother born?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 18 months.

3. Who returns to Q as Omar is leaving it for Karachi?
(a) Babar Khayyam.
(b) Eduardo Rodrigues.
(c) Farah Zoroaster.
(d) Farah Zoroaster's father.

4. What is a dupatta?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A body-wrap.
(c) A head-covering.
(d) A blanket.

5. What about Omar makes Farah incapable of returning his love?
(a) Something indefinable.
(b) His weight.
(c) The rumors about his mothers.
(d) His terrible acne.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what sort of textbooks would the narrator have to write if his novel were realistic?

2. What is the name the Shakil sisters give to their house?

3. What significant action does Omar do to Farah before leaving her father's customs post?

4. What sort of guests compose the majority of the girls' coming-out party?

5. What word best describes Omar's feeling towards life?

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