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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. What does Karim think about the individual he meets at the second party Haroom speaks at?
(a) He thinks she is ugly.
(b) He is offended by something she says.
(c) He is taken by her beauty and is speechless.
(d) He thinks she is interested in him.

2. On their way to Eva's house in Part One, Chapter One, where do Haroom and Karim stop?
(a) The local pub.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) A wine shop.
(d) A shoe shine station.

3. What type of groups has Jamila gotten involved with that Anwar does not like?
(a) Vegetarian groups.
(b) Self-defense groups.
(c) Political groups.
(d) Educational groups.

4. What does Karim's mother admit to him at the end of Part One, Chapter One?
(a) She is unhappy in her marriage.
(b) She feels guilty for lying.
(c) She is in love.
(d) She stole something.

5. Who does Karim stop to visit on his way to Jean's house in Part One, Chapter Three?
(a) Helen.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Haroon.
(d) Eva.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jamila decided to do about her marriage situation after getting advice from multiple people in Part One, Chapter Five?

2. What decade does the novel begin in?

3. Who/what does Jean live with?

4. Who is Jeeta?

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

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