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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Mind, “Eight Minutes” - “Remaining Eight Seconds”.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Four minutes after Leila's heart stops beating, she has a memory associated with what taste and smell?
(a) Salt.
(b) Cardamom coffee.
(c) Watermelon.
(d) Gardenia.

3. What color was the car driven by the two men who picked up Leila shortly after she left the Intercontinental Hotel?
(a) Black.
(b) Silver.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

4. What part of Leila's body was permanently scarred as a result of being attacked by "the man all the prostitutes tried to avoid" (119)?
(a) Her thigh.
(b) Her face.
(c) Her back.
(d) Her arm.

5. At every possible opportunity, Leila and her five friends would gather for dinner and to engage in what activity together?
(a) To play Yahtzee.
(b) To go roller skating.
(c) To watch old movies.
(d) To give one another makeovers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Leila's biological mother when she gave birth to Leila?

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

3. What thought caused Leila to feel a sense of gloom descend upon her during the wedding reception?

4. As a child, Sinan "felt more comfortable next to people who were not" what "in any way" (77)?

5. What color sequined dress did Bitter Ma tell Leila to wear to the Intercontinental Hotel on the night of her death?

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