Year of the Elephant: A Moroccan Woman's Journey Toward Independence, and Other Stories Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Layla Abu Zayd
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Year of the Elephant: A Moroccan Woman's Journey Toward Independence, and Other Stories Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Layla Abu Zayd
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 98 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Year of the Elephant, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many languages does Abou Zayd know?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

2. In Chapter 1, what does Zahra compare the natural disaster in her town to?
(a) Her husband's death.
(b) Her mother's death.
(c) Her inner turmoil.
(d) Her marriage.

3. What does Zahra remember when she sees images of the natural disaster in Chapter 1?
(a) Jewish merchants.
(b) The sultan.
(c) Her school.
(d) The local baker.

4. What animal dropped clay pellets on the army?
(a) Lions.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Birds.
(d) Elephants.

5. What news does Zahra's husband give her in Chapter 1?
(a) He wants a divorce.
(b) He is broke.
(c) He is dying.
(d) Her mother is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Abou Zayd when Morocco gained independence from France?

2. What natural disaster occurs in Chapter 1 to Zahara's town?

3. What is a faqih?

4. Where does Zahra go to live in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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