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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. How many miles away from Istanbul is the historic city of Van, where Leila's parents live?
(a) 500.
(b) 100.
(c) 250.
(d) 1,000.

2. As a child, Sinan "felt more comfortable next to people who were not" what "in any way" (77)?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Assertive.
(d) Kind.

3. When Leila names the activities she had been doing just hours before her death, what is NOT mentioned?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Swearing.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Singing.

4. What is the name of Leila's biological mother?
(a) Suzan.
(b) Jameelah.
(c) Binnaz.
(d) Sinan.

5. How does the narrator describe Leila's childhood home in the historic city of Van?
(a) Dirty.
(b) Cramped.
(c) Large.
(d) Sterile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who gave birth to the baby mentioned in the chapter entitled "Five Minutes"?

3. In what year did Binnaz's brother return from fighting in the Korean War?

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

5. What kinds of birds did Leila find in her rooftop sanctuary?

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