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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What status does New Orleans have during the flood?

2. What is Zeitoun's occupation?

3. How is Zachary different from his siblings?

4. What does Zeitoun use for light at night during the flood?

5. How does Zeitoun get around the neighborhood during the flood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zeitoun do when he hears about a bloated body?

2. Why did the mayor tell citizens to be armed with an axe if they did not evacuate?

3. How did Zeitoun's relationship with his wife progress when they first met?

4. How does Zeitoun spread food and water without using up his own supply?

5. What drove Kathy away from Christianity?

6. What is Kathy dreading about the evacuation?

7. How does Zeitoun prepare for the predicted flooding?

8. What warning does Ahmed give Zeitoun about Katrina?

9. How did Zeitoun begin his sea-faring career?

10. What does Zeitoun plan to do after his family evacuates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Kathy supported during her trials in this book, and why is this a bit surprising?

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal was a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters were most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

How do Zeitoun and his family respond to the traumatic trials they endure in this book?

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