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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. Who leaves Marcus' press conference to try to silence Hortense?

2. What did Alsana find under Millat's bed?

3. What secret does Irie accidentally uncover?

4. Where does Hortense plan to spend the last day of the world?

5. With whom does Magid become penpals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Magid's confusion about his new jeans?

2. What is the history between Hortense and Irie?

3. Why do Alsana and Clara invite Neena to lunch and a movie?

4. What surprise about his closest friend does Samad receive?

5. How does Irie feel about Marcus' and Magid's correspondence?

6. What argument is Irie having with Clara?

7. What is Joyce Chalfen's feeling about Irie and Millat?

8. What does Irie learn from Neena and Maxine?

9. What question from Archie starts the bickering on top of the bus?

10. Describe the circumstances surrounding Hortense Bowden's birth.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

There is a variety of conflicts in this novel. Please choose one character and discuss the conflicts s/he is involved with and how they are resolved.

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