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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tariq's family is of what ethnic group in Afghanistan?
(a) The Uzbeks.
(b) The Pashtuns.
(c) The Tajiks.
(d) The Hazara.

2. What is the Farsi speaking Tajik region northeast of Kabul that Fariba's family is from?
(a) Deh Mazang.
(b) Gul Daman.
(c) Takht-e-Safar.
(d) Panjshir.

3. What does the word "hamam" translate to in English?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Bath house.
(c) Wife.
(d) Husband.

4. What color is Laila's hair described as in Chapter 16?
(a) Black.
(b) Blond.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

5. What caused Tariq to lose one of his legs?
(a) He was in a car accident.
(b) He stepped on a land mine.
(c) He was hit by a train.
(d) He had polio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the park that Rasheed takes Mariam to visit on their tour of Kabul in Chapter 11?

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

3. Who is the boy that shoots Laila with the water gun in Chapter 17?

4. Who discovers Mariam in a pool of blood after she has miscarried in Chapter 13?

5. Who is the elderly village Koran tutor that visits Mariam and Nana during Mariam's childhood?

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