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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 moving to a new house.
(b) When taking her to school.
(c) When bringing her home from the hospital.
(d) When coming home from work.

2. What kind of boat helps the single woman found by Zeitoun?
(a) Kayak.
(b) Military boat.
(c) Fishing boat.
(d) Canoe.

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

4. How old was Zeitoun's wife when he met her?
(a) 28.
(b) 31.
(c) 21.
(d) 18.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Zeitoun say recovery will take when he sees the flood?

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

3. What does the yard look like after Zeitoun is awoken by a strange sound?

4. How do Zeitoun and his wife keep in touch all day?

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

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