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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. What is "chief" slang for in 1980s London?
(a) Adult.
(b) Cool.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Fool.

2. For what does Samad trade masturbation on New Year's Day 1980?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Eating sweets.

3. What was served at O'Connell's on New Year's as a "seasonal bonus"?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Steak.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Bacon.

4. What is Millat's group of friends called?
(a) Bidayos.
(b) Somokamis.
(c) Acidheads.
(d) Raggastanis.

5. Which of these thing does Alsana not throw to the floor during her fight with Samad?
(a) Samad's shoes.
(b) Their dishes.
(c) Her clothes.
(d) Her sewing machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What falls on Magid in a mosque and breaks his nose?

2. On what does Samad blame all of his problems?

3. What are the names of the two poker tables at O'Connell's?

4. What was objectionable about the new bullets produced in 1857?

5. Who often joins Clara and Alsana for lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Samad reveal to Archie about his upcoming marriage?

2. What does Samad feel is the secret of his cousin Ardashir's success?

3. What is Archie's theory about the incident involving Pande?

4. Describe the game the children play as they walk to Mr. Hamilton's home.

5. What disagreement do Archie and Samad have about the writings on the walls of the church?

6. What do Samad and Alsana argue about?

7. How does Samad defuse the situation with Mad Mary in the church courtyard?

8. What is the main source of tension between Archie and Clara as they move into their new house?

9. How does Archie know Horst Ibelgaufts?

10. How does Alsana retaliate against Samad for sending Magid away?

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