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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Mind, “Four Minutes” - “Jameelah’s Story”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states in the prologue, "The End," that Leila would throw what object playfully at someone she heard referring to her in the past tense?
(a) A tomato.
(b) A drop of water.
(c) A high-heeled shoe.
(d) A pinch of salt.

2. Who strongly disapproved of the dancing taking place at the wedding depicted in "Six Minutes"?
(a) Haroun.
(b) The Lady Pharmacist.
(c) Suzan.
(d) Uncle.

3. What position did Haroun hold within the historic city of Van?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Cook.
(c) Magistrate.
(d) Tailor.

4. What thought caused Leila to feel a sense of gloom descend upon her during the wedding reception?
(a) The thought that Suzan may not be her real mother.
(b) The thought that her abuser was having a wonderful time.
(c) The thought that she would never wear a gown like the bride's.
(d) The thought that the party would go on for many more hours.

5. Which member of Haroun's family named Mahmous was rewarded by the Ottoman government for his help in deporting Armenians?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His father.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states emphatically in "The End" that what object does NOT mimic the qualities of time?

2. How old was Suzan when Leila was born?

3. Four minutes after Leila's heart stops beating, she has a memory associated with what taste and smell?

4. The first memory that comes to Leila's mind in the first minute after her death has to do with what substance?

5. How many miles away from Istanbul is the historic city of Van, where Leila's parents live?

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