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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 does Zahra compare the Casablanca Massacre to?
(a) Losing a loved one.
(b) A solid marraige.
(c) Shooting fish in a barrel.
(d) A surprise party.

2. Who did Faqih leave behind in Vietnam?
(a) His house.
(b) His money.
(c) His mother.
(d) His daughters.

3. What papers does Zahra fill out at the start of Chapter 3?
(a) Immigration papers.
(b) Divorce papers.
(c) A will.
(d) Custody papers.

4. What was Hajj Ali given after the independence?
(a) A caid.
(b) A saat.
(c) A medal.
(d) A new home.

5. What did Zahra see in Rahman's home?
(a) A room that was painted green.
(b) A big TV.
(c) Several locked doors.
(d) A nursery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zahra think about Casablanca?

3. How did Zahra and Faqih travel to Souk al-Arba?

4. Who is the narrator of this story?

5. What does Zahra do to Pinhas' shop?

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