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

2. Who did Zahra avoid on her wedding day?
(a) Her family.
(b) The priest.
(c) Her mother-in-law.
(d) The groom.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Zahra compare the natural disaster in her town to?
(a) Her marriage.
(b) Her inner turmoil.
(c) Her husband's death.
(d) Her mother's death.

4. How did Zahra learn about Rahman?
(a) She spied on her from a tree.
(b) She befriended her son.
(c) She befriended her daughter.
(d) She worked for her as a maid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a faqih?

2. Why did Zahra's mother-in-law want her son to divorce Zahra?

3. How does Zahra describe her childhood?

4. Who moves to Casablanca with Zahra?

5. Who is Rahma?

(see the answer key)

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