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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the elderly couple in the neighborhood doing to get attention?
(a) Waving a white sheet.
(b) Shooting up flares.
(c) Shouting.
(d) Playing loud music.

2. When does Zeitoun's wife hear the warnings about Katrina?
(a) While she is on the bus.
(b) While she is preparing dinner.
(c) While she is driving.
(d) While she is at work.

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

4. What interrupts Zeitoun's morning prayers during the flood?
(a) Rushing water.
(b) Barking dogs.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A helicopter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Zeitoun sleep in his bed during the flood?

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

3. When did Zeitoun forget about his daughter?

4. Who does Zeitoun seek out the second day of the flood?

5. What religion does Zeitoun's wife follow?

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