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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. What is intended by Bilal to be draped over Omar's neck after his 12th birthday?
(a) A necklace of shoes.
(b) A necklace of pearls.
(c) An ox's yoke.
(d) A lock of his mothers' hair.

2. How many of the sisters feign pregnancy after their coming-out party?
(a) One.
(b) Zero.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. What does the narrator say is Sufiya Zinobia's relation to Omar?
(a) She is his wife.
(b) She is his cousin.
(c) She becomes his best friend.
(d) She is his long-lost sister.

4. What happens to Eduardo after Farah is expelled from school?
(a) He is murdered by Omar.
(b) He is savagely beaten by the natives.
(c) He is thrown down a well by Farah's father.
(d) He is fired from his teaching position.

5. What word best describes the personality of Bilquis' father?
(a) Idealistic.
(b) Dreamy.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Cynical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most prominent decoration in Eduardo Rodrigues' room?

2. How many daughters does Old Man Shakil have?

3. What is a dupatta?

4. Which of the following does Old Man Shakil hate?

5. What does Omar become after starting to attend the school?

(see the answer key)

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