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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Turkish soldiers dump into the river in Chapter 6?
(a) Trash.
(b) Coffee grounds.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Old guns.

2. When spring arrives, what does the author say helps the young people forget about the terrible winter they have survived?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Reading books.
(c) The beauty of song.
(d) The nice weather.

3. What curse does the old women yell at the urchins who stole from her on the bridge?
(a) May God send Hairuddin to cut your hair for you!
(b) The spirits are watching you!
(c) May your mother punish you!
(d) Go to the devil!

4. What happens to the fountain on the bridge after the blockhouse burns down?
(a) An artist paints a mural on it.
(b) It is stolen.
(c) It is completely black from soot.
(d) Snake head is crushed.

5. Who is left behind on the riverbank because they are not allowed to cross on the ferry?
(a) Sick children.
(b) Mothers and relatives of the children.
(c) Old men.
(d) Horse handlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders the bridge to be built in Chapter 2?

2. What does the headman do with the heads of those he executes during the Serbian revolt?

3. How are Effendi's eyes described?

4. Who is arrested and tortured in Chapter 3?

5. What is the town's bridge made from?

(see the answer key)

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