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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baba Ayub's village's name translate to in English?
(a) "Field of Green."
(b) "Place of God."
(c) "Paradise."
(d) "Land of Red."

2. How is Masooma's behavior as an infant described in Chapter 3?
(a) She was forever screaming.
(b) She was a sensible baby.
(c) She was a tyrant.
(d) She was hostile and angry.

3. What was Nila's mother's tongue?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Spanish.

4. How is Parwana's demeanor as an infant described in Chapter 3?
(a) She was intensely sad and shy.
(b) She was a sensible baby.
(c) She was forever smiling.
(d) She was a tyrant.

5. How old was Saboor when he died, according to the narrator in Chapter 4?
(a) About 60.
(b) Under 30.
(c) Under 20.
(d) Under 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Baba Ayub write the names of his children on to decide which one to give to the div in Chapter 1?

2. What is the name of the gentleman that Saboor takes a job from in Kabul in Chapter 2?

3. When did Mr. Markos arrive in Kabul, according to the letter in Chapter 4?

4. How old does the letter-writer in Chapter 4 presume himself to be?

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

(see the answer key)

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