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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - In the Suburbs, Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Karim see Jamila, in relation to himself?
(a) He sees her as less intelligent than he.
(b) He wants her to obey him.
(c) He sees her as an equal.
(d) He sees her as more advanced than he.

2. What happens after Ted and Haroon speak in Part One, Chapter Four?
(a) Ted and Haroon get in to a fight.
(b) Ted shuts down and refuses to speak.
(c) Haroon is reduced to tears.
(d) Ted is reduced to tears.

3. Who is Jamila?
(a) Anwar's mistress.
(b) Karim's teacher.
(c) Anwar's daughter.
(d) Karim's cousin.

4. When Karim and Helen are walking together in Part One, Chapter Five, who did they run into?
(a) Jamila.
(b) Haroon.
(c) Anwar.
(d) Jeeta.

5. What was Anwar's first business?
(a) An appliance store.
(b) A toy shop.
(c) A coin shop.
(d) An art supplies store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eva was the first person Haroon met who was interested in what?

2. When Anwar's first business failed, what did he change it to?

3. Who does Karim have a crush on in the beginning of the novel?

4. Why does Jamila not leave her household when Anwar arranges a marriage for her?

5. What does Karim think about the individual he meets at the second party Haroom speaks at?

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