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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 Millat find written on one of the benches at Trafalgar Square?

2. What does Irie get caught doodling in English class?

3. What does Marcus hire Irie for?

4. Which of these is a reason for Mohammed's involvement with KEVIN?

5. What are Irie and Millat studying in English class?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the founding of KEVIN.

5. What is the history between Hortense and Irie?

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

7. What is FATE's apparent plan to disrupt the press conference?

8. What argument is Irie having with Clara?

9. What does Irie learn from Neena and Maxine?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the conflicts that looms large through the second part of the novel is that of science vs. religion. Discuss the development of this conflict and explain its importance to the story.

Essay Topic 2

What is the story of Mangal Pande and why is it so crucial to understanding the characters of Samad, Millat, and Magid Iqbal?

Essay Topic 3

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

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