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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What status does New Orleans have during the flood?
(a) All of these.
(b) Disaster Area.
(c) Third World.
(d) Evacuated.

3. What makes Zeitoun enthusiastic during the flood?
(a) He repairs some damage.
(b) He makes money.
(c) He talks to his wife.
(d) He saves people.

4. Where does Zeitoun sleep when his bed won't do during the storm?
(a) The couch.
(b) The roof.
(c) A hotel.
(d) The bathtub.

5. What does Zeitoun use for light at night during the flood?
(a) His cell phone.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) Candles.
(d) Gas lamps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zeitoun weep for while getting around the neighborhood during the flood?

2. What is the name of Zeitoun's oldest brother?

3. What is Zeitoun waiting for at the beginning of the book?

4. How does Zeitoun figure out there the extra water is coming from after the storm?

5. What contaminates the water in the flood?

(see the answer key)

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