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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What country was Zeitoun born in?
(a) Iran.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Syria.
(d) Egypt.

5. How old is Zachary at the beginning of the book?
(a) 15.
(b) 11.
(c) 17.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the extra water in the yard come from after the storm?

2. What does Zeitoun say the dogs in the neighborhood sound like during the flood?

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

4. What items from childhood does Zeitoun save from the flood?

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

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