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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. How many years have passed since Zeitoun's fishing days?

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

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

4. How many tenants does Zeitoun have?

5. What is Zeitoun's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Zeitoun feel nervous the night after the storm?

3. What does Alvin ask Zeitoun to do for him?

4. What is a hijab?

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

6. What is the contraflow?

7. What does Zeitoun remember about his oldest brother?

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

9. What drove Kathy away from Christianity?

10. Why does Zeitoun not check out his office when he originally plans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and greed were two common themes in this plot. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

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