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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Year of the Elephant, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who moves to Casablanca with Zahra?
(a) Her friend.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her sister.

2. What is considered the language of the wealthy in Morocco?
(a) Arabic.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) English.

3. What is a faqih?
(a) A holyman.
(b) A street car.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A queen.

4. Who did Zahra's husband ask permission from before marrying Zahra?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) The mayor.

5. How did Zahra feel on her wedding day?
(a) Sad.
(b) Giddy.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Abou Zayd have after college?

2. Whose perspective is "Year of the Elephant" from?

3. Who was born in the Year of the Elephant ?

4. Who returned from exile in 1956?

5. What is the "first" this book is known for?

(see the answer key)

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