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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Mind, “Eight Minutes” - “Remaining Eight Seconds”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Seven Minutes," it is revealed that Leila began to call Sinan by what nickname when they still lived in Van?
(a) Kommissar.
(b) Butch.
(c) Crash.
(d) Sabotage.

2. What was Leila's favorite activity during her childhood?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Reading.

3. How old was Leila when Uncle began to sexually abuse her?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

4. What type of food is featured as part of Leila's final memory?
(a) Cinnamon cake.
(b) Chocolate cake.
(c) Strawberry cake.
(d) Rum cake.

5. In "Sinan's Story," the reader learns that Sinan lived in a house with his mother and how many other people?
(a) 0.
(b) 4.
(c) 7.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. Two minutes after Leila's heart stops beating, she recalls which two very different flavors?

2. Which member of Haroun's family named Mahmous was rewarded by the Ottoman government for his help in deporting Armenians?

3. When Binnaz began to have one miscarriage after another, the family elders reminded Haroun that the Qur'an says a man can have how many wives?

4. What is NOT mentioned within descriptions of the annual birthday parties Leila's five friends threw for her?

5. What part of Leila's body was permanently scarred as a result of being attacked by "the man all the prostitutes tried to avoid" (119)?

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