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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. With whom has Archie carried on a long correspondence through the mail?

2. Where does Samad find the book by A.S. Misra?

3. What is the one place where Samad feels most comfortable in the weeks after meeting Poppy?

4. What does Archie buy to celebrate his impending fatherhood?

5. Who is Zinat Mahal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What argument does Neena have with Alsana?

2. How does the Pakistani community react to Magid's having been sent away?

3. Why does Samad arrive in Harlesden fifteen minutes early?

4. Why does Samad decide to send one of the boys away?

5. Describe the difference between Millat and Magid Iqbal.

6. What changes does Clara begin to notice in Ryan after he meets her mother?

7. Describe O'Connell's Poolroom.

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

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

10. In Clara's perspective, what does "dealing with" Ryan consist of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the meaning and significance of the phrases "to the pure all things are pure" and "can't say fairer than that"?

Essay Topic 2

Samad Iqbal is a man who wants to be a good Muslim but does not always succeed. In an essay, explore at least two forces pulling on Samad that affect his faith and how these forces shape his identity.

Essay Topic 3

Both Joshua and Millat become involved with radical, activist groups. Compare and contrast these groups, their tactics, and what has drawn the young men to them.

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