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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: "Winter 2010".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Julien's old university friends that he is meeting with Pari in Chapter 6?
(a) Sultana and Iqbar.
(b) Christian and Aurelie.
(c) Shekib and Gholam.
(d) Mary and Sandeep.

2. How long has it been since Aunt Pari has seen her brother when she visits in Chapter 9?
(a) 35 years.
(b) 19 years.
(c) 58 years.
(d) 48 years.

3. What was notable about Qais' eyes, according to the storyteller in Chapter 1?
(a) They were dark brown.
(b) They were dark blue.
(c) They were bright green.
(d) They were black.

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

5. What disease killed Abdullah's wife?
(a) Liver cancer.
(b) Lung cancer.
(c) Ovarian cancer.
(d) Emphysema.

Short Answer Questions

1. What yearly ritual does the author of the letter in Chapter 4 recall sharing with Mr. Markos?

2. What is the name of Alain's wife?

3. Where does Gholam say he grew up in a camp in Chapter 7?

4. Where do Adel's half brothers live with their mother?

5. What does "aziz" translate to in English?

(see the answer key)

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