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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 68 - 128).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why does Nuri hate to see that Afra still seems to love him?
(a) He can not forgive her for her negligence which he feels contributed to their son's death.
(b) He does not love her any longer.
(c) He does not feel worthy of her or her forgiveness.
(d) He has been having an affair and wants to leave her.

2. What does Lucy Fisher tell Nuri about preparing for his asylum interview?
(a) It will be very short.
(b) It should be easy and stress-free.
(c) It will be postponed indefinitely.
(d) It will be emotionally difficult and they will pounce on anything he says.

3. What does the smuggler tell everyone on the boat to Greece to do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Wear many layers of clothing.
(c) Turn off all phones and flashlights and make no noise.
(d) Pray.

4. What does Hazim buy for Nuri that he thinks Nuri will appreciate?
(a) A book of poems from Syria.
(b) Sleeping pills.
(c) Special flowers for the bee in the garden of the B and B.
(d) A gun.

5. What is the name of the head covering Afra always wears?
(a) Abaya.
(b) Hijab.
(c) Hat.
(d) Fascinator.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I, who is Nuri amazed to see in the garden of the bed and breakfast?

2. What does Mustafa thinks Firas spends too much time doing?

3. What river did Afra once paint that Nuri wishes he could see the painting of again?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Nuri remember he and Afra doing every Saturday?

5. Who does Nuri meet in Turkey that encourages him to try to connect with a smuggler to cross the sea?

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