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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is significant about Kiran’s mother burning incense? (from Part 1, Kindling – Section 4)

She only burns it when she is upset: when he smells it, Kiran knows she has had a fight with his father.

She burns it when his father is angry: it helps him calm down.

She burns it when Kiran is sad: it means that she is trying to comfort him.

She only burns it when she is happy: when he smells it, Kiran knows his father has done something nice for her.

2.

What does Kiran find on his front porch? (from Part 2, Brushfire – Section 2)

His recorder.

A present from Mrs. Goldberg.

His Strawberry Shortcake doll.

A note from Rodney.

3.

What does the novel portray as a key difference between Playboy pornography and Penthouse pornography? (from Part 1, “Kindling” - Section 2)

Playboy shows women in lingerie, but not naked: Penthouse shows women naked.

Penthouse shows men engaged in sex with women: Playboy shows women only.

Playboy shows men engaged in sex with women: Penthouse shows women only.

Playboy has pictures only of naked women: Penthouse has pictures only of naked men.

4.

Which person in Kiran’s family was also interested in dance? (from Part 1, Kindling – Section 3)

His father.

His grandmother.

His cousin.

His mother.

5.

Which historical figure did Kiran unsuccessfully portray for a class project? (from Part 1, Kindling – Section 3)

Mahatma Gandhi.

Abraham Lincoln.

Rosa Parks.

George Washington.

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