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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. In Part II, what does Nora share with Jeremy in high school that he never forgets?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Her savings.
(c) Beer.
(d) Her car.

2. Who is Efrain's cousin that was badly injured in a knife attack?
(a) Elena.
(b) Luisa.
(c) Mirabella.
(d) Alonso.

3. Who is Efrain's daughter?
(a) Luisa.
(b) Elena.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Helen.

4. Who sees Driss's death occur?
(a) Henry.
(b) Robert.
(c) Efrain.
(d) Nora.

5. What is Coleman's first name?
(a) Erica.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Winnie.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora wear that was a gift from her father for high school graduation?

2. Where does Nora decide to spend a few days starting in Part II that ends up being much longer?

3. What does Driss remember buying with Maryam early in their marriage that she would not compromise on?

4. What does Nora use to keep her cabin cool?

5. What common interest do Nora and Jeremy have in high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nora's relationship with Salma like?

2. What does Maryam do in the period that Nora thinks of as the "Cold War" phase of her parents' relationship?

3. Why does Efrain hesitate to go the police as a witness to the hit-and-run?

4. Why does Jeremy go to see Mary in Part II?

5. Why does Nora get upset at Salma's husband Tareq for his suggestions early in Part I?

6. What is the basis of Jeremy's friendship with Fierro?

7. What does Nora tell Jeremy that she feels about the money her father left her in Part II?

8. What happens to Driss's donut shop after 9/11?

9. Why does Jeremy decide to go to Nora's family's house for her father's wake?

10. Why is Coleman uncomfortable talking to Murphy?

(see the answer keys)

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