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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what area of Kabul is Rasheed's home located in Chapter 9?
(a) Takht-e-Safar.
(b) Deh Mazang.
(c) Gul Daman.
(d) Shindand.

2. On what date was Laila born?
(a) August 10, 1982.
(b) July 12, 1975.
(c) March 12, 1968.
(d) April 27, 1978.

3. During what years was Mohammad Najibullah President of Afghanistan?
(a) 1982-1988.
(b) 1990-1996.
(c) 1987-1992.
(d) 1979-1988.

4. What Moghul emperor asked to be buried in Kabul, according to Jalil in Chapter 8?
(a) Jami.
(b) Muhsin.
(c) Babur.
(d) Mullah Faizullah.

5. What is the Farsi speaking Tajik region northeast of Kabul that Fariba's family is from?
(a) Deh Mazang.
(b) Panjshir.
(c) Gul Daman.
(d) Takht-e-Safar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older is Hakim than Fariba?

2. How old is Mariam when she first hears the word "harami" in Chapter 1?

3. What caused Tariq to lose one of his legs?

4. Who does Jalil say "had raised the famous minarets as her loving ode to Herat back in the fifteenth century" in Chapter 1?

5. How much older is Tariq than Laila in the narrative?

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