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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what has Haroom been invited to speak on?
(a) Western Philosphy.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Bicultural Living.
(d) Eastern Philosophy.

2. Who is Ted looking to pick a fight with at the beginning of Part One, Chapter Four?
(a) Any one.
(b) Jeeta.
(c) Haroon.
(d) Karim.

3. What does Charlie do when he, Karim, and Helen all end up outside Karim's school?
(a) Asks Helen out on a date in front of Karim.
(b) Hugs them both.
(c) Ignores them.
(d) Makes plans to get together later.

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

5. Who is Charlie waiting for outside the school when he runs in to Karim and Helen?
(a) His girlfriend.
(b) His manager.
(c) His father.
(d) His boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shadwell's profession?

2. While being intimate with Karim, who is Helen thinking of?

3. How does Helen's dog feel about Karim?

4. What activity does Haroom lead people in while speaking at Eva's house?

5. What is Charlie doing with a girl in the garden in Part One, Chapter Three?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Anwar and Haroon react differently to the challenges they faced when moving to England for school?

2. After Changez and Jamila are married, what is Changez's relationship like with Jamila, Anwar, and Karim?

3. How does Changez surprise Karim at Eva's housewarming party?

4. Why is it ironic that Jamila looks to Karim for advice in Part One, Chapter Four?

5. How is Karim's sexual confusion demonstrated at the second gathering at Eva's that Haroon speaks at?

6. In what ways was England a shock for Haroon and Anwar when they went there for school?

7. What is demonstrated in Part One, Chapter Four about gender roles in the Indian culture?

8. How does Haroon feel about his new life with Eva in the city?

9. How is Karim introduced to readers?

10. How is Karim doing in school by Part One, Chapter Eight, and how does Haroon feel about it?

(see the answer keys)

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