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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 75 - 148).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Nora think her two older sons have gone at the end of Part II?
(a) Saratoga.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Ash River.
(d) Prescott.

2. What author does Obreht open the novel with a quote from?
(a) John La Carre.
(b) James Galvin.
(c) Patrick DeWitt.
(d) William Shakespeare.

3. What gang does Lurie join that commits crimes?
(a) The Bahul Gang.
(b) The Mattie Gang.
(c) The Blue River Gang.
(d) The Marshal Gang.

4. How does Jolly pray?
(a) On his mat.
(b) With his palms up.
(c) In a church only.
(d) In a mosque only.

5. Who does Lurie originally steal the nazar from?
(a) Micro Ronta.
(b) Mohammed Ali.
(c) Darvan Jones.
(d) Hadji Ali.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part II, which large Texas city do Lurie and his companions eventually reach?

2. Who are Nora's three sons?

3. Why does Nora go into town after leaving Desma's house?

4. Why has Nora recently shaved Toby's head in Part I?

5. What letter does Nora find at The Sentinel office that gives her a clue to her sons' whereabouts?

(see the answer key)

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