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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Body, “The Morgue” - “Sabotage”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Four minutes after Leila's heart stops beating, she has a memory associated with what taste and smell?
(a) Salt.
(b) Cardamom coffee.
(c) Watermelon.
(d) Gardenia.

2. The morgue is located in what area of the hospital?
(a) The west wing.
(b) The east wing.
(c) The rear.
(d) The front.

3. What kind of animal is Leila's pet Charlie Chaplin?
(a) A dog.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A fish.
(d) A cat.

4. The volatile relationship between Jameelah and which of her family members caused her to begin to spend more time on the streets?
(a) Her stepmother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her stepfather.
(d) Her father.

5. Who strongly disapproved of the dancing taking place at the wedding depicted in "Six Minutes"?
(a) The Lady Pharmacist.
(b) Suzan.
(c) Haroun.
(d) Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what weapon did "the man all the prostitutes tried to avoid" (119) attack Leila?

2. What number marks Leila's grave at the Cemetery for the Companionless?

3. When Leila names the activities she had been doing just hours before her death, what is NOT mentioned?

4. When Leila sneaked a hula hoop into her home, she practiced in the bathroom while imitating which singer?

5. Which character did Leila meet after hearing Bitter Ma scolding someone downstairs in the brothel?

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