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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Year of the Elephant, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Morocco gain independence?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1909.
(d) 1972.

2. What does Zahra compare the Casablanca Massacre to?
(a) Shooting fish in a barrel.
(b) Losing a loved one.
(c) A solid marraige.
(d) A surprise party.

3. How did Zahra's family make money?
(a) Banking.
(b) Growing orchards.
(c) Oil.
(d) Making bread.

4. What did Zahra feel her role was once she married?
(a) To sweep floors.
(b) To go to school.
(c) To get pregnant.
(d) To find a job.

5. Who was born in the Year of the Elephant ?
(a) Abou Zayd.
(b) The prophet Mohammad.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Shing Liu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Zahra learn has a baby later in life?

2. How did Zahra's husband express interest to Zahra that he wanted to marry her?

3. What does Zahra remember when she sees images of the natural disaster in Chapter 1?

4. How old was Abou Zayd when Morocco gained independence from France?

5. Who did Morocco fight in the 19th century?

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