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

2. Why did Zahra's mother-in-law want her son to divorce Zahra?
(a) She was barren.
(b) She ate the last of their rice.
(c) She yelled at her.
(d) She stole from the family.

3. What year was Abou Zayd born?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1920.

4. Who did Zahra avoid on her wedding day?
(a) The groom.
(b) Her mother-in-law.
(c) The priest.
(d) Her family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zahra remember when she sees images of the natural disaster in Chapter 1?

2. How many languages does Abou Zayd know?

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

4. Who did Morocco fight in the 19th century?

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

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