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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Zeitoun enthusiastic during the flood?
(a) He repairs some damage.
(b) He talks to his wife.
(c) He saves people.
(d) He makes money.

2. What interrupts Zeitoun's morning prayers during the flood?
(a) A phone call.
(b) Rushing water.
(c) A helicopter.
(d) Barking dogs.

3. When did Zeitoun forget about his daughter?
(a) When bringing her home from the hospital.
(b) When taking her to school.
(c) When coming home from work.
(d) When moving to a new house.

4. What does Kathy tease Zeitoun about when she hears about the flood?
(a) He gets to play at the lake.
(b) He can't swim.
(c) He told her to come home.
(d) He didn't renew the flood insurance.

5. What is Zeitoun waiting for at the beginning of the book?
(a) For the electricity to come back on.
(b) For his wife to cough.
(c) For the alarm clock to ring.
(d) For his children to wake up.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeitoun get around the neighborhood during the flood?

2. How do Zeitoun and his wife keep in touch all day?

3. What is the name of Zeitoun's wife?

4. What is Zeitoun's occupation?

5. What did Zeitoun use for fishing as a child?

(see the answer key)

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