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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. How does Eva and Haroon's relationship begin to change after they move to the city?
(a) They start seeing a counselor.
(b) It is a bit more strained.
(c) They break up.
(d) They are more in love than ever.

2. When Karim and Eleanor argue at Pyke's house, why is Karim upset?
(a) Because Elanor starts crying.
(b) He doesn't want Eleanor to shut him out.
(c) He doesn't want to fight in front of other people.
(d) He things Eleanor is cheating on him.

3. What does Karim realize about Charlie by the end of Part Two, Chapter Seventeen?
(a) He wants to marry Charlie.
(b) Charlie loves someone else.
(c) Charlie wants to marry him.
(d) He has outgrown Charlie.

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

5. How has Charlie changed his band in Part Two, Chapter Ten?
(a) They all shaved their heads.
(b) They now play punk.
(c) They only wear red now.
(d) They now play classic rock.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Karim and Eleanor end up sleeping together?

2. Where does Karim meet Terry?

3. When Karim gets reacquainted with Charlie in New York, what is he surprised to learn about Charlie's musical career?

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

5. What happens when Karim asks Eleanor for money, per Terry's request?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pyke open up to Karim about in Part Two, Chapter Twelve, and what surprising offer does he make?

2. How does the relationship between Karim and Eleanor change in Part Two, Chapter Twelve?

3. Who does Karim decide to create his second character for the acting troupe assignment on, and what dilemma does that bring about?

4. After returning to London, in what ways does Karim realize he is finally an adult?

5. How does Shadwell tell Karim to portray his character in The Jungle Book, and how does Karim react?

6. What acts of violent intolerance and racism occur in Part Two, Chapter Fifteen?

7. How has Charlie been influenced by punk?

8. What aspects of Karim and Changez make them character foils of one another and likely allow for their strong friendship?

9. What emotional interaction occurs between Terry and Karim, spurred by Karim's opportunity to go to America?

10. The motif of manipulation comes to the forefront in Part Two, Chapter Thirteen. How has Pyke demonstrated manipulation at this point in the novel?

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