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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described in Chapter 37 as "a mysterious, illiterate, one-eyed recluse" that leads the Taliban?
(a) Gulbuddin Hekmatyar.
(b) Sibghatullah Mojadidi.
(c) Mullah Omar.
(d) Ahmad Shah Massoud.

2. Chapter 33 begins in the spring of what year?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1996.
(c) 1997.
(d) 1995.

3. 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 month.
(c) After two weeks.
(d) After a week.

4. Who does Tariq say sent out inquiries and told him of the death of Tariq's mother while they were in prison in Chapter 44?
(a) Ahmad.
(b) Salim.
(c) Khadim.
(d) Zaman.

5. What is the name of the Kabul newspaper that has covered the renovation of the orphanage in Chapter 51?
(a) Kabul Weekly.
(b) Eqtedaare Melli Weekly.
(c) Daily Cheragh.
(d) Daily Annis.

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

7. Chapter 36 begins in the spring of what year?
(a) 1994.
(b) 1992.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1999.

8. How old is Zalmai in Chapter 51?
(a) Almost six.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Almost ten.

9. Where does Rasheed take Laila and Mariam to see the Taliban when they arrive in Kabul in Chapter 37?
(a) Gardens of Babur.
(b) Panjshir.
(c) Chaman-e-Hozori.
(d) Pashtunistan Square.

10. When does Chapter 37 begin?
(a) September, 1996.
(b) April, 1992.
(c) January, 1994.
(d) August, 1997.

11. How many days does Mariam spend in prison before her execution?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 13.
(d) 22.

12. What gift does Tariq give to Laila in a paper bag during his visit in Chapter 44?
(a) A turquoise necklace.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A block of cheese.
(d) A ring.

13. How old is Mariam when Rasheed marries Laila?
(a) 26.
(b) 49.
(c) 32.
(d) 35.

14. What "gift" does Mariam give to Laila in Chapter 34?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A broom.
(c) A wedding dress.
(d) Baby clothes.

15. What film is recorded on the video tape that Jalil left behind for Mariam?
(a) Cinderella.
(b) Pinocchio.
(c) Snow White.
(d) Titanic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abdul Sharif say his wife's name is in Chapter 28?

2. What movie does Aziza's family take her to see for her birthday in Chapter 51?

3. What is the date on Jalil's letter from the box that he left behind for her in Chapter 50?

4. What was the name of Rasheed's first son that drowned?

5. Where is Laila forced to go in order to give birth in Chapter 39?

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