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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 is kept in Hortense's oven?

2. What do the women at P.K.'s want their hair to look like?

3. What suggested profession does Irie decide to pursue?

4. What is the odd acronym of Hifan's Muslim group?

5. What is Samad's favorite TV program?

Short Essay Questions

1. What argument is Irie having with Clara?

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

3. What does Smith mean by "A little English education can be a dangerous thing"?

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

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

6. What is the opinion of the girl in the airport of Marcus' latest book?

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

8. Describe the founding of FATE.

9. How does Irie feel after making love with Millat?

10. Describe the founding of KEVIN.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What makes the Chalfen home so attractive to Millat and Irie? Is it the same thing, or are there different reasons?

Essay Topic 2

What does Irie find at her grandmother's that she didn't realize she was searching for? Would knowing some of this information earlier have changed things for her? Why or why not?

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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