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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 48-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the United States President at the time that the U.S. declared war on Afghanistan?
(a) Barack Obama.
(b) George W. Bush.
(c) George H. W. Bush.
(d) Bill Clinton.

2. When did the United States declare war against Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center?
(a) October 7, 2001.
(b) April 27, 2001.
(c) March 12, 2002.
(d) November 11, 2002.

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

4. What do Mariam and Laila begin sharing each night together in the yard in Chapter 35?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Chai tea.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Sherry.

5. Who is the village arbab of Gul Daman that visits Mariam and her mother once a month or so during Mariam's childhood?
(a) Sibghatullah Mojadidi.
(b) Habib Khan.
(c) Mullah Faizullah.
(d) Ahmad Shah Massoud.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Chapter 51 set?

2. Where does Nana say that Jalil was horseback riding with friends when she gave birth to Mariam?

3. Who hires Tariq to work as a handyman at his motel after Tariq gets out of prison?

4. How old is Laila in 1987 when Chapter 16 begins?

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

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