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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Karim fail all of his exams?
(a) He does not show up for them.
(b) He cannot keep his mind from wandering to Jamila.
(c) He did not study enough.
(d) He is sick and can't concentrate.

2. When Karim stops going to school, where does Eva arrange for him to go?
(a) Miltary school.
(b) Jail.
(c) To a college.
(d) A boy's camp.

3. What does Haroon have to say about Jamila's marriage situation?
(a) He said she should stand up to her father and refuse the marriage.
(b) He gives a mystical response with dual meaning.
(c) He says she should obey her father's wishes and go through with it.
(d) He offers to marry her instead.

4. What is Changez's physical disability?
(a) He has a withered arm.
(b) He has a disfigured ear.
(c) He has a fake leg.
(d) He has severe arthritus.

5. At the end of Part One, Chapter Six, Karim calls _______ to tell her that Marget will need her.
(a) Jamila.
(b) Jean.
(c) Helen.
(d) Jeeta.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helen's dad feel about Karim?

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

3. Who is Jeeta?

4. How much time passes between Part One, Chapter Three and Chapter Four?

5. What type of worker is Changez?

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