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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Zeitoun forget about his daughter?
(a) When taking her to school.
(b) When coming home from work.
(c) When moving to a new house.
(d) When bringing her home from the hospital.

3. What city was Zeitoun born in?
(a) Jaoubet.
(b) Jabba.
(c) Jatia.
(d) Jableh.

4. What is Zeitoun's occupation?
(a) Substitute teacher.
(b) Professor.
(c) Contractor.
(d) Driver.

5. How do Zeitoun and his wife keep in touch all day?
(a) They meet in the office.
(b) They text message.
(c) They call each other.
(d) They send e-mails.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Zeitoun's wife when he met her?

2. How many years have passed since Zeitoun's fishing days?

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

4. What does Zeitoun's wife think about the news reports about Katrina?

5. What is Zeitoun's brother's name?

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