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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teases Zeitoun about forgetting his daughter?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His daughter.

2. What is Zeitoun's brother's name?
(a) Allafan.
(b) Abdorama.
(c) Achmar.
(d) Ahmad.

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

4. Why does Zeitoun refuse to leave during the flood?
(a) He feels he has a purpose there.
(b) It would cost too much money.
(c) He wants to protect his home.
(d) It would take too much time.

5. How long does Zeitoun say recovery will take when he sees the flood?
(a) Months.
(b) Years.
(c) Hours.
(d) Weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Zeitoun's brother live?

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

3. How does Zeitoun keep in touch with Kathy during the flood?

4. How many children does Zeitoun have?

5. Why does Kathy's mother think she wears the hijab?

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