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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Zeitoun sleep in his bed during the flood?
(a) He is too scared.
(b) He misses his wife.
(c) It is too hot.
(d) It has been damaged.

2. What religion does Zeitoun's wife follow?
(a) Buddism.
(b) Islam.
(c) Catholocism.
(d) Mormonism.

3. What kind of weapons are the men breaking into Zeitoun's house using?
(a) Whips.
(b) Guns.
(c) All of these.
(d) Knives.

4. Why is Zeitoun getting more work than normal at the beginning of the book?
(a) He has more time.
(b) The holiday season is coming.
(c) A hurricane is coming.
(d) His just graduated.

5. How did Ahmad try to find Zeitoun?
(a) He called all the properties.
(b) He watched the news.
(c) He sent a plea to a rescue organization.
(d) He repeatedly called Kathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Zeitoun's wife hear the warnings about Katrina?

2. How does Kathy think her husband might have been injured?

3. What keeps Ahmad semi-calm while Zeitoun is missing?

4. Why does Kathy enroll her kids in school in Phoenix?

5. What status does New Orleans have during the flood?

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