A Thousand Splendid Suns Part 1 Flashcard

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In the opening chapters, how old is Mariam when we first meet her?

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Fifteen years old

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What does the term 'harami' mean, and why is it significant to Mariam's character?

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An illegitimate child

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Where does Mariam live at the beginning of the novel?

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In a kolba outside Herat with her mother

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What is Nana's relationship with Jalil characterized by?

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Bitterness and resentment

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What activity does Mariam most look forward to each week?

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Jalil's weekly visits

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What does Mariam request for her fifteenth birthday?

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To watch a movie at Jalil's cinema

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What tragic event occurs after Mariam goes to Herat to find Jalil?

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Nana commits suicide

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How does Jalil's family handle Mariam's unexpected arrival at their home?

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They make her wait outside and refuse to let her in.

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What is Mariam forced to do after her mother's death?

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Marry Rasheed

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How old is Rasheed when he marries Mariam?

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Forty-five