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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the subject of Karim's second characterization feel about being impersonated?
(a) He is offended and does not want Karim to do it.
(b) He offers to show Karim some 'moves'.
(c) At first he supports it, but later asks Karim not to do it.
(d) He thinks its funny.

2. When Pyke directs his actors to create a character based on someone they know, who does Karim pick?
(a) Jamila.
(b) Pyke.
(c) Anwar.
(d) Haroon.

3. Where does Karim get a job when he returns to London?
(a) At a grocery store.
(b) At a shoe store.
(c) As an acting teacher.
(d) On a soap opera.

4. Carol is described as ______ and ______.
(a) Young/lazy.
(b) Older/lazy.
(c) Young/hostile.
(d) Older/ambitious.

5. What do Karim and Eleanor ultimately do about Pyke's invitation?
(a) Suggest something different.
(b) Decline.
(c) Reschedule.
(d) Accept.

6. After a few months together in New York, what is the second thing that makes Karim want to get away from Charlie?
(a) Charlie begins experimenting with hard drugs.
(b) Charlie cheets on Karim.
(c) Charlie is an alcoholic.
(d) Charlie begins experimenting with bondage.

7. Who is Heater?
(a) Pyke's friend.
(b) Carol's friend.
(c) Eleanor's friend.
(d) Jon's friend.

8. Pyke receives an offer for a theater in which city to take the show there?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Nashville.
(d) Boston.

9. How does Karim break up with Eleanor?
(a) Through a letter.
(b) Over dinner.
(c) He just stops calling her.
(d) Over the phone.

10. What does Karim notice about Ted at the end of the book?
(a) Ted follows Haroon around like a puppy dog.
(b) Ted's transformation to a happy individual is complete.
(c) Ted seems more uptight that Karim remembers.
(d) Ted has regressed and is more unhappy than ever.

11. What does Jamila decide to do after Anwar's death?
(a) Divorce Changez.
(b) Move into a commune.
(c) Sleep with Changez.
(d) Move to America.

12. How do Karim and Tracey stand out against Pyke's acting group?
(a) They are the only males.
(b) They are the ones who are not white.
(c) They are the tallest.
(d) They have the most acting experience.

13. Karim feels that Shadwell's ideas for his character are ________.
(a) Childish.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Strange.
(d) Racist.

14. When Karim and Eleanor argue at Pyke's house, why is Eleanor upset?
(a) She doesn't want to fight in front of other people.
(b) She thinks Karim is cheating on her.
(c) She doesn't want Karim to ruin the evening.
(d) She feels belittled by Karim.

15. What does Marlene reveal to Karim about Eleanor's last boyfriend?
(a) He drove drunk and crashed into a lake where he drowned.
(b) He ran away with another woman who was a famous acress.
(c) He died from an overdose after not getting a part in a play.
(d) He his Eleanor one night and then took his own life in shame.e

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the night at Pyke's house end?

2. What two things does Shadwell want Karim to do to help create his character for the play?

3. When Karim returns to London in the final chapter, the country is on the brink of a political decision between two extremes--the _________ revolution or the rise of the Right.

4. When Karim and Eleanor argue at Pyke's house, why is Karim upset?

5. Who gets beat up by racist thugs in Part Two, Chapter Fifteen?

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