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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. What part of Leila's body was permanently scarred as a result of being attacked by "the man all the prostitutes tried to avoid" (119)?
(a) Her thigh.
(b) Her face.
(c) Her arm.
(d) Her back.

2. When Binnaz began to have one miscarriage after another, the family elders reminded Haroun that the Qur'an says a man can have how many wives?
(a) 11.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

3. The narrator states that Jameelah's mother subscribed to what religion at the time of Jameelah's birth?
(a) Islam.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Sufism.
(d) Christianity.

4. Leila steps in and defends what kind of worker against Uncle's abuse?
(a) A painter.
(b) A waiter.
(c) A gardener.
(d) A cook.

5. What color was the car driven by the two men who picked up Leila shortly after she left the Intercontinental Hotel?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Silver.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sisters of D/Ali incessantly called him after his wedding to tell him that their mother was taking what action?

2. How are Suzan and Binnaz related to one another?

3. The second time Leila meets Nalan, what change has occurred since their last meeting?

4. To whom did D/Ali pay "a hefty sum" (154) in order to free Leila so that he could marry her?

5. How old was Leila when Uncle began to sexually abuse her?

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