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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. What language was "Year of the Elephant" first written in?
(a) Russian.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Arabic.

2. Who does Zahra learn has a baby later in life?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Rahman's daughter.
(d) Rahman.

3. How did Zahra's mother treat her?
(a) She hated her.
(b) She played games with her.
(c) She ignored her.
(d) She loved her.

4. How did Zahra's family make money?
(a) Oil.
(b) Making bread.
(c) Banking.
(d) Growing orchards.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who returned from exile in 1956?

2. Whose grave does Zahra visit in Chapter 2?

3. Who did Zahra's husband ask permission from before marrying Zahra?

4. What was Zahra's father like?

5. What natural disaster occurs in Chapter 1 to Zahara's town?

(see the answer key)

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