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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 the electricity to come back on.
(c) For his children to wake up.
(d) For his wife to cough.

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

3. Where was Ahmad from?
(a) Syria.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Lebanon.

4. Where does Zeitoun's brother live?
(a) Iran.
(b) Syria.
(c) Spain.
(d) Mexico.

5. Why is Zeitoun getting more work than normal at the beginning of the book?
(a) His just graduated.
(b) He has more time.
(c) A hurricane is coming.
(d) The holiday season is coming.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old was Zeitoun when he began fishing?

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

5. What is Zeitoun's occupation?

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