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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The volatile relationship between Jameelah and which of her family members caused her to begin to spend more time on the streets?
(a) Her stepmother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her stepfather.

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

3. How old was Suzan when Leila was born?
(a) In her early fifties.
(b) In her early forties.
(c) In her late twenties.
(d) In her late thirties.

4. How old was Leila when Uncle began to sexually abuse her?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

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

6. What occupation did Sinan's father hold at the time of his death?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Judge.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Tailor.

7. In what type of receptacle does Leila find herself as she realizes that she is dead?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A box.
(c) A pool.
(d) A dumpster.

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

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

10. Who comes to congratulate the family on a new arrival and then accuses Leila of jealousy?
(a) Zaynab.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Baba.
(d) Suzan.

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

12. When Leila sneaked a hula hoop into her home, she practiced in the bathroom while imitating which singer?
(a) Bob Dylan.
(b) Rudy Vallee.
(c) Donnie Osmond.
(d) Elvis Presley.

13. What kinds of birds did Leila find in her rooftop sanctuary?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Hummingbirds.
(d) Cardinals.

14. 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?
(a) Honey.
(b) Lime.
(c) Nuts.
(d) Cardamom coffee.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Suzan and Binnaz related to one another?

3. Who strongly disapproved of the dancing taking place at the wedding depicted in "Six Minutes"?

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

5. At what sort of facility was the wedding reception depicted in "Six Minutes" held?

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