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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 Helen's dad feel about Karim?
(a) He thinks of Karim as the son he never had.
(b) He thinks Karim is someone else.
(c) He strongly dislikes Karim and calls him racial slurs.
(d) He dislikes Karim, but keeps his opinion to himself.

2. Where did Karim's mother and father meet?
(a) Through a friend.
(b) In school.
(c) At a dance.
(d) At the marketplace.

3. In Part One, Chapter Five Haroon admits to Karim that he _______ Eva.
(a) Loves.
(b) Wants to get rid of.
(c) Hates.
(d) Is confused by.

4. Who/what does Jean live with?
(a) No one.
(b) Three chickens.
(c) Ted.
(d) Three dogs.

5. What is the first reason Karim is excited to go to Eva's house at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is not really excited.
(b) He thinks there will be free food there.
(c) He is fascinated by Eva.
(d) He wants to meet Eva's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Haroon and Anwar sent to England?

2. How long have Jamila and Karim known each other?

3. While being intimate with Helen, who is Karim thinking about?

4. What does Charlie do when he, Karim, and Helen all end up outside Karim's school?

5. What type of relationship do Karim and Jamila have?

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