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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. Why did Zahra's mother-in-law want her son to divorce Zahra?
(a) She was barren.
(b) She stole from the family.
(c) She yelled at her.
(d) She ate the last of their rice.

2. What natural disaster occurs in Chapter 1 to Zahara's town?
(a) Tornado.
(b) Blizzard.
(c) Flood.
(d) Hurricane.

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

4. Where did Zahra live during the first year of her marriage?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her grandparents.
(d) Her in-laws.

5. What was Zahra's father like?
(a) Loving.
(b) Funny.
(c) Violent.
(d) Kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was Abou Zayd born?

2. How did Zahra feel on her wedding day?

3. How did Zahra's family make money?

4. What does Zahra compare the Casablanca Massacre to?

5. Who returned from exile in 1956?

(see the answer key)

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