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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 does Zahra learn has a baby later in life?
(a) Rahman's daughter.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Rahman.
(d) Her teacher.

2. What did Zahra see in Rahman's home?
(a) A big TV.
(b) A nursery.
(c) Several locked doors.
(d) A room that was painted green.

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

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

5. How many languages does Abou Zayd know?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the author of the introduction?

2. How does Zahra feel at the start of this story?

3. What language did Abou Zayd use on her radio show?

4. Who was born in the Year of the Elephant ?

5. What news does Zahra's husband give her in Chapter 1?

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