View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Body, “Karma” - Part Three: The Soul, “The Blue Betta Fish”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the five friends' encounter with Kameel, which of them excuses themselves, wanting to be alone for a while?
(a) Zaynab122.
(b) Humeyra.
(c) Nalan.
(d) Sinan.

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

3. Soldiers affiliated with which country came to Istanbul in 1968?
(a) The United States.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Iran.
(d) Germany.

4. What name did Leila use when referring to Binnaz?
(a) Mummy.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mama.
(d) Auntie.

5. The narrator states emphatically in "The End" that what object does NOT mimic the qualities of time?
(a) A sunset.
(b) A drop of blood.
(c) A ball of yarn.
(d) A drop of ink.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what weapon did "the man all the prostitutes tried to avoid" (119) attack Leila?

2. When Leila sneaked a hula hoop into her home, she practiced in the bathroom while imitating which singer?

3. How many friends does Leila name when she knows her friends will come quickly when they hear of her death?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 224 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample