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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Year of the Elephant, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of this story?
(a) Zahra.
(b) Layla.
(c) Na'Keisha.
(d) Mohammed.

2. What job did Abou Zayd have after college?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Model.
(d) Waitress.

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

4. What does Zahra remember when she sees images of the natural disaster in Chapter 1?
(a) The local baker.
(b) Her school.
(c) Jewish merchants.
(d) The sultan.

5. What rumor was spread about Raham's house?
(a) It disappeared.
(b) It was haunted.
(c) She had 20 bedrooms.
(d) She had a magic room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Morocco fight in the 19th century?

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

3. What crisis did Morocco face in the mid 1950s?

4. How many languages does Abou Zayd know?

5. What is a faqih?

(see the answer key)

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