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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Zeitoun fish with as a child?
(a) His brother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His cousins.

2. How many tenants does Zeitoun have?
(a) 18.
(b) 22.
(c) 20.
(d) 24.

3. What kind of bait does Zeitoun use when fishing as a child?
(a) Minnows.
(b) Sardines.
(c) Plankton.
(d) Corn.

4. What is Zeitoun waiting for at the beginning of the book?
(a) For the alarm clock to ring.
(b) For his wife to cough.
(c) For his children to wake up.
(d) For the electricity to come back on.

5. How far from the coast would Zeitoun go to fish as a child?
(a) One mile.
(b) One kilometer.
(c) One half mile.
(d) One half kilometer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Zeitoun sell the fish he caught as a child?

2. How do Zeitoun and his wife keep in touch all day?

3. What is the name of Zeitoun's wife?

4. How many children does Zeitoun have?

5. When does Zeitoun think about his family in the homeland?

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