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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Haroon and Karim argue at the end of Part Two, Chapter Eleven, who storms out?
(a) Haroon.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Karim.
(d) Eva.

2. Who is Marlene?
(a) An acting student of Pyke's.
(b) Pyke's sister.
(c) Pyke's mistress.
(d) Pyke's wife.

3. In Part Two, Chapter Fifteen, Pyke's play opens with a small tour of ________ performances.
(a) Private.
(b) Charity.
(c) Warm-up.
(d) Preview.

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

5. Who helps Changez convince Jamila to let him go with her after Anwar's death?
(a) Haroon.
(b) No one.
(c) Jeeta.
(d) Karim.

6. How does Haroon feel about the new people Eva meets in Part Two, Chapter Ten and brings home for him to meet?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He enjoys it.
(d) He is jealous.

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

8. What do Karim and Allie do together for the first time?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Hug.
(c) Have an adult conversation.
(d) Say 'I love you.'

9. Who does Karim decide to base his second characterization on?
(a) Changez.
(b) Pyke.
(c) Haroon.
(d) Charlie.

10. At the opening night in New York, what does Karim realize about Eleanor?
(a) He wants to marry her.
(b) He never loved her.
(c) She still loves him.
(d) He misses her.

11. What surprises Karim about his mother and father's actions when his play opens in London?
(a) They are holding hands.
(b) They get in a public fight.
(c) He seems them kiss.
(d) They are speaking to one another happily.

12. As part of the creative process, what does Pyke ask his actors to share?
(a) A sad story.
(b) A funny story.
(c) Their life story.
(d) Their favorite recipe.

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

14. What is the final straw for Karim regarding his relationship with Pyke?
(a) When Pyke tells Karim he would be nothing withouto Pyke.
(b) When Pyke admits he slept with Eleanor on multiple more occasions.
(c) When Pyke reveals that he manipulated Karim and Eleanor's relationship from the beginning.
(d) When Pyke accuses Karim of breaking up his marriage.

15. What does Terry admit to Karim after Karim says he will be leaving?
(a) He hates Karim.
(b) He was wrong about Karim.
(c) He loves Karim.
(d) He will miss Karim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Terry invite to a showing of the play, in hopes of securing a job?

2. What do Eva and Haroon announce at the end of the book?

3. How does Karim feel about Terry initially?

4. What does Marlene reveal to Karim about Eleanor's last boyfriend?

5. Who is offended by Karim's character in his play?

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