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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. Which member of Habib's family is always asking her if she receives death threats?

2. What was Phillip's job when Habib met him?

3. Why does Habib write letters to her younger self?

4. What lasting advice does Habib give to her younger self at the end of the book?

5. What place has Habib never returned to since leaving?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Habib buy in New York on a trip with Andrew?

2. What was Habib's relationship to Shireen?

3. Why did Habib take up photography?

4. What did Habib realize about herself that she learned through Alex?

5. Who was Shireen?

6. How did Habib come out as queer to the public?

7. What was Abi's influence on Habib?

8. Who was Loren?

9. What was Unity Mosque?

10. Who was Abi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay defining the concept of home from Habib's perspective. What makes a home for Habib? Be sure to include evidence from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss Habib's experience in North Carolina. Who did she meet there, and why was the visit and the connections she made there so impactful? Be sure to include evidence from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Habib's depiction of her mental health throughout her life. In what moments was she struggling with her mental health, and what steps does Habib take throughout her life in order to restore balance? Be sure to include evidence from the text to support your thinking.

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