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

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 strongly dislikes Karim and calls him racial slurs.
(c) He dislikes Karim, but keeps his opinion to himself.
(d) He thinks Karim is someone else.

2. Where are Helen and Karim quickly intimate at the end of Part One, Chapter Five?
(a) The park.
(b) Helen's room.
(c) Karim's room.
(d) An alley.

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

4. What type of worker is Changez?
(a) He works hard, but the quality of his work is poor.
(b) He is lazy, but does great work when he is willing to.
(c) A disinterested, poor worker.
(d) A very diligent worker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helen suggest Karim do about Jamila's marriage situation?

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

3. What decade does the novel begin in?

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

5. Where did Haroon grow up?

(see the answer key)

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