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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. In "Five Minutes," Leila recalls gaining what kind of family member at the age of 7?
(a) A brother.
(b) A nephew.
(c) A sister.
(d) A niece.

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

3. The first memory that comes to Leila's mind in the first minute after her death has to do with what substance?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Salt.
(c) Sand.
(d) Smoke.

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 father.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her stepmother.

5. In what country does the narrative of 10 Seconds 38 Minutes in This Strange World take place?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Kurdistan.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Iran.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what month of 1990 is Leila's death covered on national television?

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

4. In what African country was Jameelah born to parents of two different religions?

5. What was the name of the Lady Pharmacist's son who befriended Leila after she returned from a family vacation by the sea?

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