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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. Two minutes after Leila's heart stops beating, she recalls which two very different flavors?
(a) Licorice and lime.
(b) Molasses and lemon.
(c) Lemon and sugar.
(d) Salt and caramel.

2. What kind of animal is Leila's pet Charlie Chaplin?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A turtle.
(d) A fish.

3. What position did Haroun hold within the historic city of Van?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) Cook.
(d) Tailor.

4. After young Sinan's father died, he harbored "a nagging suspicion that, no matter how hard he tried and how much he changed, he would always" (77) commit what action toward his mother?
(a) Fail her.
(b) Sadden her.
(c) Anger her.
(d) Belittle her.

5. What piece of jewelry does one of the adolescent boys steal from Leila's body?
(a) Her ring.
(b) Her locket.
(c) Her earring.
(d) Her bracelet.

Short Answer Questions

1. The second time Leila meets Nalan, what change has occurred since their last meeting?

2. Leilia has a "sinking feeling" (11) when she realizes that which event has just occurred?

3. When Binnaz began to have one miscarriage after another, the family elders reminded Haroun that the Qur'an says a man can have how many wives?

4. In "Five Minutes," Leila recalls gaining what kind of family member at the age of 7?

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

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