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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Mind, “Eight Minutes” - “Remaining Eight Seconds”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Binnaz's brother return from fighting in the Korean War?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1957.
(d) 1958.

2. What kinds of birds did Leila find in her rooftop sanctuary?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Hummingbirds.
(d) Cardinals.

3. In what make of car were the two men riding when they stopped to talk to Leila on the evening of her death?
(a) Volkswagen.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Volvo.
(d) BMW.

4. Leila ran away from her family's home in Van forever during what event?
(a) Haroun's retirement party.
(b) Tarkan's birthday party.
(c) Suzan's funeral.
(d) Tarkan's funeral.

5. Who comes to congratulate the family on a new arrival and then accuses Leila of jealousy?
(a) Zaynab.
(b) Suzan.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Baba.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of periodical did Leila and Sinan first see a hula hoop?

2. In the chapter entitled "Remaining Eight Seconds," it is revealed that Leila's very last memory involved which of the five senses?

3. The memory of what taste is associated with the chapter called "Ten Minutes Thirty Seconds"?

4. In what type of receptacle does Leila find herself as she realizes that she is dead?

5. What piece of jewelry does one of the adolescent boys steal from Leila's body?

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