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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zeitoun keep in touch with Kathy during the flood?
(a) E-mail.
(b) Cell phone.
(c) Land line calls.
(d) Text message.

2. What is the name of Zeitoun's wife?
(a) Katie.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Kallie.

3. Where does Kathy stay after hearing about the flood?
(a) Her mother's house.
(b) A hotel.
(c) Her sister's house.
(d) Her brother's house.

4. How is Zachary different from his siblings?
(a) He is from a different marriage.
(b) He has light skin.
(c) He is a citizen.
(d) He has a mental disability.

5. Who did Zeitoun give all his fishing money to?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His father.
(c) The church.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Zeitoun getting more work than normal at the beginning of the book?

2. Where does Zeitoun sleep when his bed won't do during the storm?

3. What is Zeitoun's oldest brother famously good at?

4. Why does Kathy decide to visit Yuko?

5. What is Frank desperate for when Zeitoun sees him?

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