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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 does Kathy see an image of her house?

2. Why does Zeitoun worry about getting special attention from military men?

3. What kind of bus is Zeitoun put on when he is taken to the Hunt Correctional Center?

4. What does Kathy do on the floor with Nademah?

5. Where is the Darkening Found?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kathy do when she is not told where her husband's trial will be held?

2. What causes the mayor to delay the reopening of the city?

3. How does Zeitoun get a message out of prison and to his wife?

4. How does Kathy see how much Aisha is suffering with her missing father?

5. What happens just after Kathy and her daughter say a prayer in the living?

6. What does Zeitoun feel guilty about while he is awaiting medical treatment?

7. What gives Kathy comfort while her husband is missing?

8. What were some of the people incarcerated with Zeitoun arrested for?

9. What good news comes to Kathy after she learns her husband has been arrested?

10. Why hasn't Kathy been able to hear from Zeitoun for two weeks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

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

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