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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: "Fall 2010".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Nila during the interview that is excerpted in Chapter 6?
(a) 36.
(b) 44.
(c) 59.
(d) 51.

2. For about how long were Nila and Julien lovers?
(a) Six months.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two years.

3. What yearly ritual does the author of the letter in Chapter 4 recall sharing with Mr. Markos?
(a) Planting tomatoes.
(b) Hunting deer.
(c) Reading poetry.
(d) Riding bicycles.

4. How is Parwana's demeanor as an infant described in Chapter 3?
(a) She was intensely sad and shy.
(b) She was forever smiling.
(c) She was a tyrant.
(d) She was a sensible baby.

5. How is Masooma's behavior as an infant described in Chapter 3?
(a) She was hostile and angry.
(b) She was a sensible baby.
(c) She was a tyrant.
(d) She was forever screaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Abdullah when his mother died?

2. How old was Omar when he died?

3. What did Madeline describe Thalia building in their backyard when they visited Tinos?

4. When did Mr. Wahdati pass away?

5. Why does the narrator tell his children they will need their sleep tonight in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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