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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. What is scary about the news Zahra receives in Chapter 1 from her husband?
(a) She doesn't want him to die.
(b) Her mother is her best friend.
(c) Moroccan women don't divorce.
(d) They will have no where to live.

2. How did Zahra react to the Casablanca Massacre?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Joy.
(c) Shock.
(d) Laughter.

3. What was Zahra's father like?
(a) Funny.
(b) Loving.
(c) Kind.
(d) Violent.

4. What natural disaster occurs in Chapter 1 to Zahara's town?
(a) Flood.
(b) Hurricane.
(c) Tornado.
(d) Blizzard.

5. Who did Zahra's husband ask permission from before marrying Zahra?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her father.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who moves to Casablanca with Zahra?

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

3. What does Zahra remember when she sees images of the natural disaster in Chapter 1?

4. What did Zahra feel her role was once she married?

5. When did Morocco gain independence?

(see the answer key)

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