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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Year of the Elephant, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Zahra's husband give her in Chapter 1?
(a) He is broke.
(b) Her mother is dying.
(c) He is dying.
(d) He wants a divorce.

2. What did the children think Rahma really was?
(a) A witch.
(b) A fairy.
(c) A demon.
(d) A vampire.

3. What is considered the language of the wealthy in Morocco?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Arabic.
(c) English.
(d) French.

4. How does Zahra feel when she visits the tomb in Chapter 2?
(a) Scared.
(b) Angry.
(c) Silly,
(d) At peace.

5. Where does Zahra go to live in Chapter 1?
(a) Her parent's basement.
(b) Rahman's house.
(c) Her brother's hotel.
(d) Her condo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose perspective is "Year of the Elephant" from?

2. In Chapter 1, what does Zahra compare the natural disaster in her town to?

3. How did Zahra learn about Rahman?

4. How did Zahra's family make money?

5. What was attacked in 570 A.D.?

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