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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Two, Chapter Nine, Karim finds the city to be _________.

2. What type of groups has Jamila gotten involved with that Anwar does not like?

3. What type of relationship do Karim and Jamila have?

4. How does Karim feel about Changez upon meeting him?

5. Who does Eva persuade to come work on her house in Part One, Chapter Eight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What success does Karim experience at the end of Part Two, Chapter Nine?

2. What part of his father's history does Karim share with readers in Part One, Chapter Two?

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

4. How do Haroon and Eva's personalities compare to one another?

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

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

7. How is the theme of class differences introduced in Part One, Chapter One?

8. How are Karimi's feeling toward Chalie changing in Part One, Chapter Eight.

9. How can the relationship between Changez and Jamila be compared to the relationship between Haroon and Eva.

10. What are some examples of inherent racism in Part One, Chapter Three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Karim's romantic relationships with the following characters:

1. Charlie.

2. Jamila.

3. Helen.

4. Eleanor.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why The Buddha of Suburbia is classified as a coming of age story. Who is coming of age in this story, and what life challenges and experiences help that individual mature?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Haroon and Anwar's struggle with their identity as an Indian emigrant.

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