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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Year of the Elephant, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Zahra go to live in Chapter 1?
(a) Her parent's basement.
(b) Her condo.
(c) Her brother's hotel.
(d) Rahman's house.

2. Where did Zahra want to store goods in Chapter 4?
(a) Faqih's house.
(b) Her house.
(c) A cellar in an abandoned home.
(d) The local school.

3. What language was "Year of the Elephant" first written in?
(a) Arabic.
(b) Russian.
(c) German.
(d) French.

4. Who does Zahra visit in Chapter 3 to air her frustration?
(a) A therapist.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The faqih.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of this story?

2. Who moves to Casablanca with Zahra?

3. How did Zahra's mother treat her?

4. What language did Abou Zayd use on her radio show?

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

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