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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. In Chapter 1, what does Zahra compare the natural disaster in her town to?
(a) Her husband's death.
(b) Her mother's death.
(c) Her inner turmoil.
(d) Her marriage.

2. Who did Morocco fight in the 19th century?
(a) The Russians.
(b) The United States.
(c) The French and Spanish.
(d) The Japanese.

3. Where does Zahra return to in Chapter 1?
(a) New York.
(b) School.
(c) Her hometown.
(d) Her condo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of this story?

2. What did the children think Rahma really was?

3. When did Morocco gain independence?

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

5. What language was "Year of the Elephant" first written in?

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