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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 secret does Irie accidentally uncover?

2. Which of these is not a leaflet given to Millat?

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

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

5. When Captain Durham leaves the Bowden household, to whom does he have Ambrosia sent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Irie learn from Neena and Maxine?

5. What argument is Irie having with Clara?

6. What is the history between Hortense and Irie?

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

8. What tenet of his new religion is Millat finding it most difficult to follow?

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

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

Religion plays a large part in this novel. Please choose two characters and discuss how their religion--or lack of same--affects their life and story, and how it corresponds with their identity.

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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