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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. When Karim gets reacquainted with Charlie in New York, what is he surprised to learn about Charlie's musical career?
(a) Charlie is now a music teacher.
(b) He no longer has anything to do with music.
(c) He is a big star.
(d) His band dumped him and then found fame.

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

3. How does Pyke feel about Karim's second characterization for class?
(a) He is offended by it.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He thinks it is very deep.

4. What happens at Charlie's concert which Eva and Karim attend?
(a) Charlie calls them onstage.
(b) Eva and Karim gets lost from one another.
(c) A riot breaks out.
(d) Charlie falls of stage.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Karim break up with Eleanor?

3. Where does Pyke invite Karim and Eleanor in Part Two, Chapter Eleven?

4. What does Pyke tell Karim happened to Eleanor's last boyfriend?

5. When Pyke directs his actors to create a character based on someone they know, who does Karim pick?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who from his life does Karim first select to inspire his character he must develop for the acting troupe, and why does he later have to change it?

5. What is the final straw that lead Karim to leaving Pyke's action troupe and completely cutting them out of his life?

6. How has Charlie been influenced by punk?

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

8. How does Jamila react to the death in Part Two, Chapter Thirteen?

9. When Pyke invites Karim and Eleanor to dinner, what does Karim have to consider and who does he go to for advice?

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

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