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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Rasheed and Laila's son?
(a) Zalmai.
(b) Ahmad.
(c) Khadim.
(d) Wakil.

2. What does the term "jo" or "jon" as used in addressing someone translate to in English?
(a) Elder.
(b) Mother.
(c) Dear.
(d) Sister.

3. According to Shari'a law under the Islamic State of Afghanistan, women are permitted to travel under what condition?
(a) That they travel with their mother or father.
(b) That they travel by car.
(c) That they travel with another woman.
(d) That they travel with a male relative.

4. During what years was Mohammad Najibullah President of Afghanistan?
(a) 1979-1988.
(b) 1982-1988.
(c) 1990-1996.
(d) 1987-1992.

5. What happens to Rasheed's shoe store in Chapter 41?
(a) It is bombed.
(b) It doubles its profits.
(c) It burns down.
(d) It is closed by the Taliban.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Laila in 1987 when Chapter 16 begins?

2. Why does Laila agree to marry Rasheed?

3. How old is Mariam when Rasheed marries Laila?

4. Where does Laila hide the money that she steals from Rasheed in Chapter 34?

5. Where was the young parakeet seller from that Nana almost married when she was fifteen?

(see the answer key)

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