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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Chapter 23 begin?
(a) September, 1990.
(b) July, 1989.
(c) April, 1992.
(d) March, 1995.

2. On what date was Laila born?
(a) April 27, 1978.
(b) August 10, 1982.
(c) March 12, 1968.
(d) July 12, 1975.

3. How many legitimate wives does Jalil have when Mariam is a child?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. About how long after Laila has been recovering at Rasheed's home does Abdul Sharif come looking for her in Chapter 27?
(a) After a year.
(b) After a week.
(c) After a month.
(d) After two weeks.

5. Where does Laila hide the money that she steals from Rasheed in Chapter 34?
(a) The lining of her pillow case.
(b) The lining of her coat pocket.
(c) Under her bed.
(d) A hidden drawer in her dresser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of hat does Tariq wear as they watch the last Soviet convoys leave the city in Chapter 22?

2. For how many years did King Zahir Shah's reign last in Afghanistan?

3. What is the name of the elderly midwife that helped to deliver Laila?

4. What does the word "ahmaq" translate to in English?

5. What color is Laila's hair described as in Chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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