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

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

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

4. How does Kathy learn of the death toll in New Orleans?

5. Why is Kathy sure Zeitoun wouldn't get hurt accidentally?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Zeitoun mocked about when a second set of pictures is taken?

4. What makes Kathy decide to put her kids in a school in Phoenix?

5. Why is Ahmad so upset when he learns that Zeitoun is in prison?

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

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

8. What kind of medical symptoms does Zeitoun experience before he gets help?

9. How does Kathy hear where her husband has been?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Zeitoun is incredibly stubborn. What are some of the good and bad things that come to Zeitoun and his family through this stubborn nature?

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