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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 36-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 22 begins in January of what year?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1977.
(d) 1995.

2. What change does Rasheed make to his appearance in order to fulfill the Taliban's orders in Chapter 38?
(a) He wears long pants.
(b) He grows a beard.
(c) He wears a burqa.
(d) He shaves his beard.

3. Where does Hasina say her husband will be moving them after their marriage in Chapter 23?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) The United States.
(d) Great Britain.

4. What does the word "ahmaq" translate to in English?
(a) Widow.
(b) Fool.
(c) Princess.
(d) Emperor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of business does Jalil own when Mariam is a child?

2. What do Mariam and Laila begin sharing each night together in the yard in Chapter 35?

3. What Moghul emperor asked to be buried in Kabul, according to Jalil in Chapter 8?

4. During one of his rages in Chapter 33, Rasheed says of the baby, "I'm telling you, Laila's given birth to" whom?

5. What is the name of the celebration that follows Ramadan?

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