"A Thousand Splendid Suns" Part 1

What does the word harami refer to?

• The name of the town Mariam lives in

• The name of Mariam's house

• Someone born out of wedlock

• A person who gets married at a young age

Who DOES NOT want Mariam to go to school?

• Mullah Faizullah

• Mariam

• Nana

How are women's roles portrayed in Part 1 of "A Thousand Splendid Suns"?

• As leaders in the workforce

• As equal to men in all aspects

• As primarily caretakers and homemakers

• As the main breadwinners of the family

What does Mariam learn about her father Jalil and his view of her?

• He is unaware of her existence.

• He is proud and very supportive of her.

• He considers her a legitimate part of the family.

• He sees her as an illegitimate child and a source of shame.

At what age does Mariam get married to Rasheed?

• 18

• 14

• 15

• 17

How does Mariam feel about Jalil after her wedding?

• She does not want to see him ever again.

• She still loves him.

• She is indifferent towards him.

• She wants Jalil to move to Kabul with her and Rasheed.

What does Nana tell Mariam that she needs to learn how to do?

• Cook

• Clean

• Get married

• Endure

How are Mariam's half-siblings treated by Jalil compared to how she is treated?

• The other siblings are treated worse than Mariam.

• The other siblings are treated better than Mariam.

• The other siblings and Mariam are treated the same.

What does nang and namoos translate to?

• Honesty and Respect

• Truth and Lies

• Pride and Honor

• Good and Evil

Why does Rasheed make Mariam wear a burqa?

• He makes her wear it because he loves her.

• He doesn't care if she wears a burqa or hijab.

• He makes her wear it because it is the law of the Taliban.

• He makes her wear it because of his values (nang & namoos).