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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What thought caused Leila to feel a sense of gloom descend upon her during the wedding reception?
(a) The thought that the party would go on for many more hours.
(b) The thought that her abuser was having a wonderful time.
(c) The thought that she would never wear a gown like the bride's.
(d) The thought that Suzan may not be her real mother.

2. What name did Leila use when referring to Binnaz?
(a) Mummy.
(b) Auntie.
(c) Mama.
(d) Sister.

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. In "Sinan's Story," the reader learns that Sinan lived in a house with his mother and how many other people?
(a) 11.
(b) 7.
(c) 0.
(d) 4.

5. How many friends does Leila name when she knows her friends will come quickly when they hear of her death?
(a) 8.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

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

7. How are Suzan and Binnaz related to one another?
(a) They are sisters-in-law.
(b) They are married to the same man.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are sisters.

8. In what type of periodical did Leila and Sinan first see a hula hoop?
(a) A pamphlet.
(b) A book.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A magazine.

9. How many miscarriages had Binnaz experienced prior to Leila's arrival?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

10. Who ended up raising Lelia, after Haroun had given the order for her to do so?
(a) Binnaz.
(b) Nalan.
(c) Jameelah.
(d) Suzan.

11. What was the name of the Lady Pharmacist's son who befriended Leila after she returned from a family vacation by the sea?
(a) Linana.
(b) Sinan.
(c) Oscan.
(d) Manin.

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

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

14. Leilia has a "sinking feeling" (11) when she realizes that which event has just occurred?
(a) Her purse has been stolen.
(b) Her friends have left her alone.
(c) Her heart has ceased to beat.
(d) Her mother has died.

15. What name did Leila use when referring to her father Haroun?
(a) Baba.
(b) Dada.
(c) Daddy.
(d) Papa.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states that Leila's only brother would have been diagnosed years later as having which condition?

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

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

4. In the chapter entitled "Three Minutes," what flavor does Leila remember three minutes after her heart has stopped that takes her back to September of 1967?

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

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