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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What line of work are Harry and Raza in during 2001? (from Pages 251 - 306)

Structural engineering.

Law.

A soap factory.

Military contractors.

2.

In August 1945, where is Hiroko's place of employment? (from Pages 1 - 86)

A translation agency.

A school.

A munitions factory.

Hiroko works as an assistant for her father's art studio.

3.

What event in Sajjad's own life suddenly convinces him to pursue Hiroko's hand in marriage? (from Pages 87 - 127)

The bride in Sajjad's scheduled arranged marriage passes away.

It is announced that a military draft will occur, and Sajjad can get out of it if he is married.

Sajjad's mother passes away.

It is formally announced that India and Pakistan will become separate countries.

4.

What happens to Sajjad and Hiroko when they return to India after their honeymoon? (from Pages 87 - 127)

Sajjad's family immediately shuns the young couple.

Hiroko is held up in the streets by a pickpocket, and suspects that it was racially motivated.

Sajjad is drafted into the military.

Sajjad is refused entry because of the brewing political conflicts.

5.

What job has Sajjad ended up working for most of his adult life, instead of his preferred profession as a lawyer? (from Pages 132 - 204)

Bailiff in the courtroom.

Language teacher.

Restaurant owner.

Manager of a soap factory.

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