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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. At what pub do Josh and the members of FATE often drink?

2. What is Millat hiding under his jacket at Marcus' opening?

3. Who does Ambrosia meet on King Street the day of the earthquake?

4. What event changed the plans of the KEVIN brothers?

5. Where does Irie run after her late-night argument with her parents?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the founding of KEVIN.

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

5. Why does Hortense eat everything very hot?

6. What argument is Irie having with Clara?

7. What is the history between Hortense and Irie?

8. Why does Joshua seem so calm as they drive toward the Perret Institute?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of Smith's male characters have aspirations to being heroes. Choose two characters and compare and contrast their feelings about heroism and what, if anything, they do to achieve that status.

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

How does FutureMouse and Joyce Chalfen's gardening parallel the relationship that Joyce and Marcus develop with Millat and Irie?

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