Literary Elements in A Thousand Splendid Suns

How does Mariam's character evolve throughout the novel?

• Mariam's character is static, showing no growth or development by the end of the story.

• Mariam becomes a wealthy and powerful figure who seeks revenge on her enemies.

• Mariam evolves from a passive, oppressed girl to a strong, resilient woman who embraces her identity and sacrifices for love.

• Mariam remains a passive character throughout the novel without any significant change.

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What are the central themes presented in A Thousand Splendid Suns?

• The story emphasizes the importance of wealth and status.

• The central themes include female friendship, resilience, the impact of war, and the struggle for identity and freedom.

• The central ideas revolve around technological advancement and innovation.

• The themes focus on male dominance and power struggles.

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Identify a significant motif in the story and explain its importance.

• The setting as a motif.

• The conflict between characters as a motif.

• The symbolism of objects as a motif.

• The journey as a motif.

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Discuss how the narrative structure influences the reader's understanding of the characters.

• The narrative structure significantly influences the reader's understanding of characters by controlling the information revealed and the perspective from which it is presented.

• Characters are only understood through their dialogue, not the narrative structure.

• The narrative structure only affects the plot, not the characters.

• The narrative structure has no impact on character development.

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What is Khaled Hosseini's purpose in writing this novel?

• To analyze the political history of Afghanistan.

• To explore themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption in the context of Afghanistan.

• To discuss the economic development of Afghanistan.

• To promote tourism in Afghanistan.

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How does the cultural context of Afghanistan shape the characters' lives?

• Characters in Afghanistan are solely influenced by their personal choices.

• The cultural context of Afghanistan promotes complete gender equality.

• The cultural context of Afghanistan has no effect on characters' lives.

• The cultural context of Afghanistan shapes characters' lives through societal norms, gender roles, and the impact of conflict.

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Analyze the relationship between Mariam and Laila. How does it develop?

• Mariam and Laila never interact with each other.

• Their relationship is solely based on competition for love.

• Mariam and Laila's relationship evolves from rivalry to a deep sisterly bond through shared suffering and mutual support.

• Mariam and Laila remain enemies throughout the story.

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What role does the setting play in the overall narrative?

• The setting is irrelevant to the mood of the narrative.

• The setting has no impact on the characters or plot.

• The setting is crucial as it influences mood, character development, and plot progression.

• The setting only serves as a backdrop with no significance.

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Examine how the author uses symbolism to enhance the story's themes.

• The author uses symbolism to explore themes of friendship and loyalty.

• The author uses symbolism to enhance themes of identity and internal conflict.

• The author uses symbolism to illustrate themes of technology and progress.

• The author uses symbolism to depict themes of nature and the environment.

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In what ways does the historical backdrop affect the characters' choices?

• The historical backdrop influences characters' values, motivations, and decisions.

• Characters are solely influenced by their personal experiences, not history.

• Historical events only affect the setting, not the characters' decisions.

• The historical backdrop has no impact on characters' choices.

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