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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long have Adel and his family lived in the village away from Kabul in Chapter 7?

2. Who are Adel's father's two bodyguards?

3. When did Timur and Idris's family settle in the United States?

4. When did Mr. Wahdati pass away?

5. What is Amra's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What exchange takes place between Timur and Nabi in Chapter 5? What does this say about each character?

2. What promise does Idris make to Roshi? Does he fulfill his promise? Why or why not?

3. What is revealed about Nila's parents in Chapter 6?

4. What criticisms of Pari does Nila express in the interview in Chapter 6?

5. Who is Adel and where does he live?

6. What happens regarding the land settlement in Chapter 7?

7. Describe Markos's childhood. Where did he grow up? What was his family like?

8. What led up to Roshi's injuries?

9. What narrative perspective is employed in Chapter 8? Why do you think the author chose this perspective?

10. How does Nila address her poetry and the sources of her poetry in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Parwana in the novel. What motivations drive Parwana? What are her major actions in the story? How does Parwana contribute to the novel's plot?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting and historical context of the novel. What time span is covered in the narrative? What are the main settings of the story? How do politics and international relations impact the story?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the story from Chapter 1 and the character of Baba Ayub. What are aspects of parable that apply to this story? What lessons or morals does the story reinforce? How does Baba Ayub's character evolve in the story?

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