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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: "Fall 1952".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long had a drought plagued the people of Baba Ayub's village, according to the storyteller in Chapter 1?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Two years.

2. To what is Saboor's nose compared in Chapter 2?
(a) A chicken beak.
(b) A hawk's beak.
(c) A button.
(d) A dog's nose.

3. What did Baba Ayub write the names of his children on to decide which one to give to the div in Chapter 1?
(a) Sticks.
(b) Wood blocks.
(c) Paper.
(d) Rocks.

4. How old is Iqbal said to be in Chapter 2?
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Six.

5. What is the name of Abdullah and Pari's stepmother?
(a) Parwana.
(b) Sultana.
(c) Masooma.
(d) Nila.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Pari's dog?

2. How old was Abdullah when his mother died?

3. How would Qais charm anyone he met, according to the storyteller in Chapter 1?

4. Why does Abdullah's father hit him in the beginning of Chapter 2?

5. How old was Qais in the story in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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