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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Year of the Elephant, Chapter 3.

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. What job did Abou Zayd have after college?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Model.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Journalist.

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

4. Who does Faqih hate?
(a) The French.
(b) Zahra.
(c) Moroccans.
(d) Spanish.

5. Who taught Zahra the skill she will use to make money?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her father.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Zahra go to live in Chapter 1?

3. Why did Zahra's mother-in-law want her son to divorce Zahra?

4. What is scary about the news Zahra receives in Chapter 1 from her husband?

5. How did Zahra's mother treat her?

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