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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the strange sound that wakes Zeitoun up remind him of?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A gunshot.
(c) A drum beat.
(d) A river.

2. Where does Yuko live?
(a) Baton Rouge.
(b) Miami.
(c) Phoenix.
(d) Salt Lake.

3. How many children does Zeitoun have?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3..
(d) 2.

4. Who does Zeitoun seek out the second day of the flood?
(a) His properties.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Military men.
(d) Elderly people.

5. Why does Kathy call the Clairborne house?
(a) Her friend lives there.
(b) It is the only property with a working phone.
(c) Hearing the message gives her comfort.
(d) FEMA officials are near it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kathy do when her kids are in school the first day?

2. Who keeps Ahmad from flying out to help?

3. Where was Ahmad from?

4. What is Zeitoun's occupation?

5. What lie does Kathy tell her children to keep them calm?

(see the answer key)

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