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

2. In what type of receptacle does Leila find herself as she realizes that she is dead?
(a) A box.
(b) A dumpster.
(c) A pool.
(d) A coffin.

3. How many adolescent boys are in the group who first finds Leila's body?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. The volatile relationship between Jameelah and which of her family members caused her to begin to spend more time on the streets?
(a) Her stepfather.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her stepmother.
(d) Her father.

5. How many friends does Leila name when she knows her friends will come quickly when they hear of her death?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name did Leila use when referring to Binnaz?

2. What color belt is said to be "a symbol and declaration of chastity" (92) and is therefore worn by many Turkish brides?

3. The narrator states that Sinan was "endowed with" his parents' "best quality," (76) which was what?

4. How many hula hoops did Sinan's mother order for him?

5. What substance did the midwife use in hopes of forcing Leila to make a sound?

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