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

2. What is the name of Markos's mother?
(a) Nila.
(b) Madaline.
(c) Odelia.
(d) Sultana.

3. How are Timur and Idris related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are father and son.
(d) They are uncle and nephew.

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

5. To whom was Thalia's mother married when Markos met Thalia for the first time?
(a) Etienne Boustouler.
(b) Andreas Gianakos.
(c) Suleiman Wahdati.
(d) Mullah Shekib.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Pari's best friend since second grade?

2. The excerpt that opens Chapter 6 comes from what periodical?

3. Who are Julien's old university friends that he is meeting with Pari in Chapter 6?

4. How old was Pari when she met Julien?

5. What hospital are Idris and Timur visiting in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Markos relate about Pari's visit in Chapter 8?

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

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

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

5. Who is Adel and where does he live?

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

7. What is Pari's relationship with Julien? For how long have they known one another?

8. How is Markos's first meeting with Thalia described in Chapter 8?

9. What promise does Idris make to Roshi? Does he fulfill his promise? Why or why not?

10. What led up to Roshi's injuries?

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