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

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

3. How does Karim see Jamila, in relation to himself?
(a) He sees her as an equal.
(b) He sees her as less intelligent than he.
(c) He sees her as more advanced than he.
(d) He wants her to obey him.

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

5. What type of party does Eva throw in her new flat in Part Two, Chapter Nine?
(a) Pity party.
(b) Housewarming party.
(c) Work party.
(d) Birthday party.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karim and Helen are walking together in Part One, Chapter Five, who did they run into?

2. What is Jean doing in town in Part One, Chapter Three?

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

4. What insulting word does Karim call Charlie in Part One, Chapter Eight?

5. Eva and Haroon move from _______ to ________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Changez and Karim react to each other upon meeting for the first time?

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

4. Whose living conditions change in Part One, Chapter Seven.

5. How is the theme of 'life as an immigrant' displayed in Part One, Chapter Five?

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

7. How does Karim and Shadwell feel about one another upon meeting for the first time?

8. 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?

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

10. Where does Karim find Charlie during Haroon's speech in Part One, Chapter Three, and what is different about Charlie?

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