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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 did Zahra learn about Rahman?
(a) She befriended her son.
(b) She spied on her from a tree.
(c) She befriended her daughter.
(d) She worked for her as a maid.

2. How does Zahra feel at the start of this story?
(a) Angry.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Happy.

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

4. Whose perspective is "Year of the Elephant" from?
(a) A working-class woman.
(b) A child.
(c) A wealthy woman.
(d) A homeless man.

5. What did the children think Rahma really was?
(a) A demon.
(b) A vampire.
(c) A witch.
(d) A fairy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Morocco gain independence?

2. In Chapter 1, what does Zahra compare the natural disaster in her town to?

3. What rumor was spread about Raham's house?

4. How did Zahra's husband express interest to Zahra that he wanted to marry her?

5. How old was Abou Zayd when Morocco gained independence from France?

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