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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. What does Salma remember about the trip to America when she moves there as a young child?
2. Where does Fierro want to go with Jeremy in Part IV?
3. Who do Salma and Maryam talk to that angers Nora in the end of Part III?
4. Who does Nora think is her father's most loyal employee?
5. What can Jeremy tell Fierro is thinking of his first group therapy session?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Nora begin to piece together as a reason Anderson Baker might have wanted to kill her father?
2. What is Baker's excuse for hitting Driss and then leaving?
3. Why does Nora decide not to tell her mother about Driss's affair?
4. What does Nora say when Jeremy says something heartfelt and sweet to her in Part IV?
5. Why does Nora become committed to the idea of running The Pantry in Part IV?
6. Why is Nora angry with Salma about Anderson Baker's court appearance?
7. What does Nora remember about A.J. from high school?
8. How does Maryam feel about the diner?
9. What does Fierro do in the support group that really angers Jeremy?
10. What do Jeremy and Nora do when he comes to her house for the first time on his own in Part III?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are the most significant factors and feelings within the strong rivalry between Salma and Nora? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
What do the fathers in this novel - from Driss, to Anderson, to Coleman's husband Ray - have in common, and how do they differ in their treatment of their children, both young and adult? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
Why do you think Lalami chose The Other Americans as the title of this book? Write an essay explaining your answers.
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