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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. On what island did Markos once take a picture of Thalia on a beach?
(a) Rhodes.
(b) Tinos.
(c) Corfu.
(d) Mykonos.

2. What caused the scar on Thalia's face?
(a) A car accident.
(b) A dog bite.
(c) A welding accident.
(d) A bear attack.

3. What does the name "Nila" mean in English?
(a) Cloud.
(b) Fawn.
(c) Rose.
(d) Fairy.

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

5. What did Julien teach at university when he met Pari and Nila?
(a) Biology.
(b) Afghan history.
(c) English.
(d) Economic theory.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Nila's parents divorce?

2. How old does Gholam tell Adel he is when they meet in Chapter 7?

3. Who are Adel's father's two bodyguards?

4. How old was Pari when she met Julien?

5. Where was Markos when he broke an elbow at an antinuclear protest?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Amra Ademovic and what is her relationship to Roshi?

4. What conclusions does Pari reach after reading the magazine article in Chapter 6?

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

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

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

8. Who is Adel and where does he live?

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

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

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