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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. What yearly ritual does the author of the letter in Chapter 4 recall sharing with Mr. Markos?

2. For how long does the author of the letter in Chapter 4 say he has known Mr. Markos?

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

4. What jobs does Uncle Nabi do for a living?

5. Who teaches all of the village chldren to read and write in Parwana's village?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Saboor abuse and throw rocks at Abdullah in Chapter 2?

2. How has life in Saboor's home changed after Pari has been gone in the end of Chapter 2?

3. How did Parwana and Masooma differ as babies?

4. How does Abdllah compare Parwana's love for Iqbar to her love for him?

5. Define literary frame story and discuss how this device applies in Chapter 1.

6. Why does Baba Ayub hand over Qais? How does he feel about this action?

7. Describe the character of Baba Ayub. Where and when does Baba Ayub live?

8. Where does Nila take the children during their visit in Chapter 2? What do they do there?

9. Discuss the narrative style in Chapter 1. From whose perspective is this chapter related and why?

10. Why does Masooma claim to want to go to Kabul? How does she convince her sister to take her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Pari from the beginning of the novel until the end. Where does Pari grow up? Who are her parents? What kind of lifestyle does Pari have? How does Pari's character evolve in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Parwana in the novel. What motivations drive Parwana? What are her major actions in the story? How does Parwana contribute to the novel's plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of secrets in And the Mountains Echoed. What are examples of secrets that are exposed in the novel? What secrets remain hidden? How do the secrets in the narrative impact the characters and the plot?

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