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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. Who does Karim have a crush on in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Eva's sister.
(b) Charlie.
(c) No one.
(d) Eva.

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

3. Who is Changez?
(a) Jamila's fiancé.
(b) Karim's cousin.
(c) Karim's friend from school.
(d) Jamila's cousin.

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

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 wants to meet Eva's sister.
(c) He is fascinated by Eva.
(d) He thinks there will be free food there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decade does the novel begin in?

2. What does Haroom confide to Karim when they stop on their way to Eva's house?

3. Who is Jeeta?

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

5. Who is Karim's brother?

(see the answer key)

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