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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Zeitoun sleep when his bed won't do during the storm?
(a) A hotel.
(b) The bathtub.
(c) The roof.
(d) The couch.

2. How do Zeitoun and his wife keep in touch all day?
(a) They call each other.
(b) They send e-mails.
(c) They text message.
(d) They meet in the office.

3. How old is Zachary at the beginning of the book?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 13.
(d) 17.

4. Why is Zeitoun getting more work than normal at the beginning of the book?
(a) The holiday season is coming.
(b) He has more time.
(c) A hurricane is coming.
(d) His just graduated.

5. What does Zeitoun weep for while getting around the neighborhood during the flood?
(a) The injured people.
(b) The dead animals.
(c) His property.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Zeitoun's wife follow?

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

3. Who did Zeitoun fish with as a child?

4. Where does Yuko live?

5. What does Kathy tease Zeitoun about when she hears about the flood?

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