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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. Where does Hakim rent a hall for his sons' fatiha in Chapter 19?
2. Where has Tariq's family gone to visit his paternal uncle in Chapter 16?
3. Who is the village arbab of Gul Daman that visits Mariam and her mother once a month or so during Mariam's childhood?
4. What does the word "hamam" translate to in English?
5. How long has Tariq been gone when Fariba finally agrees to leave Kabul in Chapter 26?
Short Essay Questions
1. When does Chapter 24 take place? What are the circumstances around Laila's family at this time?
2. What does Hakim reveal to Laila when they are alone at the top of the statues in Chapter 21?
3. How are Laila's circumstances shown to be different than Mariam's circumstances in Chapter 16?
4. How is the wedding ceremony described in Chapter 8? Who is present for the wedding?
5. How does the Afghanistan war against the Russians factor directly into Laila's storyline in Chapter 17?
6. How is Laila's relationship with Tariq described in Chapter 18? How does Laila feel about Tariq's family?
7. How has Fariba's behavior changed in Chapter 20? What does Laila make of these changes?
8. What news does Tariq relate to Laila in Chapter 25? How does Laila respond?
9. How would you describe Mariam's relationship with each of her parents in Chapter 1?
10. What loss does Mariam suffer in Chapter 13? How does this loss affect her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of sacrifice in A Thousand Splendid Suns. In what ways does Mariam’s sacrifice give life and freedom to Laila and her children? Is Laila aware of the sacrifice that Mariam makes for her? What does Mariam’s act mean to Laila?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the setting of Herat, Afghanistan in the 1960s. Who was the leader of the country at this time? What was the political atmosphere like? How many people lived in Herat? How was wealth distributed in the country and the city? Where does Mariam live with her mother at this time? What is their home like?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the setting of Kabul, Afghanistan, in the 1960s-1970s. How many people live in the capital? How divided is the wealth distribution in the city? How many citizens of Kabul were Muslim at this time? What other religions and cultures coexisted? How does this setting differ from Herat for Mariam?
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