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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date was Mir Akbar Khyber assassinated?
(a) March 12, 1968.
(b) August 10, 1982.
(c) April 17, 1978.
(d) July 12, 1975.

2. What American President does Rasheed describe resigning over a scandal in Chapter 10?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(d) Richard Nixon.

3. What language is native to Kandahar?
(a) Uzbek.
(b) Farsi.
(c) Pashto.
(d) Balochi.

4. What does the term "jo" or "jon" as used in addressing someone translate to in English?
(a) Dear.
(b) Mother.
(c) Elder.
(d) Sister.

5. What is the name of the celebration that follows Ramadan?
(a) Dhu al-Hijjah.
(b) Day of Ashura.
(c) Eid Al-Adha.
(d) Eid al-Fitr.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Mariam's Nana when her mother died?

2. What is the name of Fariba's husband?

3. What does Mariam discover Rasheed building in the tool shed in Chapter 13?

4. Who is the ancient poet that Jalil describes buried beneath a pistachio tree in Herat in Chapter 1?

5. What is the name of Fariba's eldest son?

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