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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 describe her childhood?
(a) Oasis.
(b) Desert.
(c) Flower.
(d) Jungle.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is considered the language of the common man in Morocco?

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

3. How did Zahra feel on her wedding day?

4. What people make up Zahra's family class?

5. Where does Zahra return to in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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