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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. In what location does the novel open?
(a) Downtown London.
(b) South London suburbs.
(c) A London coffee shop.
(d) North London suburbs.

2. How much time passes between Part One, Chapter Three and Chapter Four?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two weeks.

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

4. While exercising to clear his mind, what does Karim find Haroon doing strangely?
(a) Speaking on a pay phone.
(b) Purchasing something from a street vendor.
(c) Talking to a strange man.
(d) Talking to a strange child.

5. What does Helen suggest Karim do about Jamila's marriage situation?
(a) Threaten to beat up the man Jamila is supposed to marry.
(b) Help Jamila escape to another city.
(c) Offer to mary Jamila instead.
(d) Talk to Haroon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charlie doing with a girl in the garden in Part One, Chapter Three?

2. In Part One, Chapter Two, who does Karim meet at the second party Haroom is speaking at?

3. Who is Jamila's mother?

4. How long do things seem to go back to normal after Karim meets with Jean in Part One, Chapter Three?

5. Who is Jamila?

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