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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. How old was Abou Zayd when Morocco gained independence from France?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 15.

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

3. What year was Abou Zayd born?
(a) 1920.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1980.

4. What was attacked in 570 A.D.?
(a) France.
(b) Casablanca.
(c) Mecca.
(d) Jerusalem.

5. What is the name of the author of the introduction?
(a) Elizabeth Fernea.
(b) McKayla Frank.
(c) Mike Wallace.
(d) John Stewart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many languages does Abou Zayd know?

3. Who is the narrator of this story?

4. What job did Abou Zayd have after college?

5. Where does Zahra return to in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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