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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kathy cheer her daughters up during the flood?
(a) She lets them call their father.
(b) She lets them choose a new school.
(c) She says they get to pick new furniture.
(d) She assures them the dog is safe.

2. 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.

3. Where is the Darkening Found?
(a) A text book.
(b) The Bible.
(c) A poetry book.
(d) The Quran.

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

5. What does the strange sound that wakes Zeitoun up remind him of?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A river.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) A drum beat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zeitoun refuse to do during the flood?

2. How much water is in the house after the first day of flooding?

3. What time of day would Zeitoun fish when he was a child?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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