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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 116-133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago did he leave the village the last time?
(a) 28 days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) 32 days.

2. What kind of life did the grandfather live?
(a) A comfortable life.
(b) A tiring life.
(c) A rich life.
(d) An acetic life.

3. Why could Mahjoub not question the conference delegate?
(a) Because he didn't want to talk anymore.
(b) Because it was inappropriate.
(c) Because he disappeared.
(d) Because it was too hot.

4. What did the narrator regret not having done?
(a) Taking the boys.
(b) Talking to his grandfather.
(c) Going in Mustafa's special room.
(d) Marrying Hosna.

5. Who is telling a story when the narrator arrives at his grandfather's house?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator hear about Mustafa during the conversation in the train?

2. Who did a conference delegate praise about to Mahjoub?

3. What did the narrator do after leaving Mustafa's house the night Mustafa told his story?

4. When was the Sudanese independence?

5. What would Hosna not do to Wad for two weeks after the wedding?

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