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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. Where did Karim's mother and father meet?
(a) At the marketplace.
(b) Through a friend.
(c) In school.
(d) At a dance.

2. How does Karim expect Changez to treat him at Eva's flat party?
(a) Karim things Changez will ignore him.
(b) Karim doesn't know what to expect.
(c) Karim things Changez will pull him aside to speak privately.
(d) Karim expects an explosive confrontation.

3. In Part One, Chapter Five Haroon admits to Karim that he _______ Eva.
(a) Loves.
(b) Wants to get rid of.
(c) Hates.
(d) Is confused by.

4. What is Karim's first impression of Shadwell?
(a) Mild curiosity.
(b) Immediate attraction.
(c) Complete fascination.
(d) Strong dislike.

5. What happens when Karim asks Margaret to draw him?
(a) She draws Haroon.
(b) She agrees to do it.
(c) She drawn him as a female.
(d) She refuses to even try.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Karim and Charlie both feeling in the city at the beginning of Part Two, Chapter Nine?

2. What does Jean tell Karim to do in Part One, Chapter Three?

3. Where do Changez and Jamila first meet?

4. What does Karim worry about while Eva is having the house fixed up?

5. Why were Haroon and Anwar sent to England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does punk music represent in Part Two, Chapter Nine?

2. What aspects in Part One, Chapter Four reveal details of Indian culture.

3. Why might it be so important to Karim that Haroon realize the full consequences of his choices and possible outcomes of his actions with Eva?

4. How do Margaret and Ted each demonstrate the theme of 'identity' in Part One, Chapter Seven?

5. What scene does Karim witness while cycling in Part One, Chapter Five?

6. How is Karim introduced to readers?

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

8. How is the Eastern Philosophy shown to be effective in Part One, Chapter Four?

9. What are two ways Karim shows compassion or concern for others in Part One, Chapter Six?

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

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