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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 name did Haroun call his daughter Leila when he caught her playing with a hula hoop?
(a) Whore.
(b) Heathen.
(c) Dope.
(d) Layabout.

2. In what African country was Jameelah born to parents of two different religions?
(a) Ghana.
(b) Sumatra.
(c) Somalia.
(d) Sudan.

3. Leila ran away from her family's home in Van forever during what event?
(a) Suzan's funeral.
(b) Tarkan's funeral.
(c) Tarkan's birthday party.
(d) Haroun's retirement party.

4. In what year did Binnaz's brother return from fighting in the Korean War?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1952.

5. Who does NOT know Leila as Tequlia Leila?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her clients.
(c) Her one true love.
(d) Her friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miscarriages had Binnaz experienced prior to Leila's arrival?

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

3. In what country does the narrative of 10 Seconds 38 Minutes in This Strange World take place?

4. How does the narrator describe Leila's childhood home in the historic city of Van?

5. What was Leila's favorite activity during her childhood?

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