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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word in the novel refers to a Bedouin Arab's kerchief worn as a headdress?
(a) Mazar-i-Sharif.
(b) Nahil.
(c) Kaffiyeh.
(d) Lashkargah.

2. What did Madeline describe Thalia building in their backyard when they visited Tinos?
(a) A model house.
(b) A sundial.
(c) An hourglass.
(d) A model train.

3. What did Odelia do to stop Madaline's father from abusing her?
(a) She shot in in the knee with a rifle.
(b) She threatened him with a rifle.
(c) She had her father beat him up.
(d) She punched him.

4. When did Mr. Wahdati pass away?
(a) 1974.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1995.

5. What is Amra's last name?
(a) Varvaris.
(b) Wahdati.
(c) Shekib.
(d) Ademovic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What movie does Kabir quote in Chapter 7 when referring to Adel's father?

2. What did Julien teach at university when he met Pari and Nila?

3. Where do Adel's half brothers live with their mother?

4. What did Timur give to Idris as a wedding present?

5. What is the name of Markos's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Markos come to take his first photograph?

2. How are Timur and Idris similar? How are they different?

3. What exchange takes place between Timur and Nabi in Chapter 5? What does this say about each character?

4. What is revealed about Nila's parents in Chapter 6?

5. How do Gholam and Adel first meet? What does Adel end up handing over to Gholam?

6. What led up to Roshi's injuries?

7. What happens regarding the land settlement in Chapter 7?

8. Describe Markos's childhood. Where did he grow up? What was his family like?

9. What is the symbolic significance of the articles about Markus's work in Chapter 8?

10. In what ways has Commander Sahib improved the quality of life for the villagers?

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