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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 kind of vehicle is Zeitoun and his friends put in after being arrested?

2. What do the soldiers turn the bus depot into?

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

4. What country does a news segment about the prisoners?

5. What is Zeitoun given that he can't eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Zeitoun has been missing for more than a week, what does his family hope for?

2. How does Kathy try to get a hold of Zeitoun when he goes missing?

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

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

5. How does Kathy see the damage to her house, and how does she respond?

6. What deal are the men in the cell with Zeitoun offered?

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

8. Who is Raleigh, and what problem does he have in helping Zeitoun?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Zeitoun endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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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