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

2. What does Zahra remember when she sees images of the natural disaster in Chapter 1?
(a) The sultan.
(b) The local baker.
(c) Her school.
(d) Jewish merchants.

3. What is a faqih?
(a) A queen.
(b) A street car.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A holyman.

4. What does the reader learn in Chapter 1 about Zahra's family?
(a) They are wealthy.
(b) They live in jail.
(c) Her close family members are dead.
(d) They are politicians.

5. Who is the narrator of this story?
(a) Zahra.
(b) Mohammed.
(c) Na'Keisha.
(d) Layla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was attacked in 570 A.D.?

2. What animal dropped clay pellets on the army?

3. What is the name of the author of the introduction?

4. How did Zahra learn about Rahman?

5. Who was born in the Year of the Elephant ?

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