Chechnya

What is Sonja’s main reason for living at the hospital?

• She prefers the comfort of the hospital.

• She wants to stay close to critical patients.

• She is avoiding her sister's death.

• She no longer has a home to return to.

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Why does Akhmed come to the hospital with Havaa?

• He needs medical treatment.

• He wants to donate supplies.

• He asks Sonja to care for Havaa because he and his wife cannot.

• He seeks refuge from the war.

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What does Akhmed offer in exchange for Sonja taking care of Havaa?

• Medical supplies

• His skills as a medical worker

• Money

• Protection from rebels

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How does Sonja react to Akhmed's request to take in Havaa?

• She immediately agrees.

• She refuses outright.

• She hesitates but ultimately agrees.

• She calls for security to remove Akhmed.

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What does Sonja notice when she shows Akhmed around the hospital?

• The hospital is fully stocked with supplies.

• Most of the hospital is closed due to lack of staff and supplies.

• There are too many patients to handle.

• The hospital is in excellent condition.

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What is the significance of the trauma and maternity wards in the story?

• They are the only functional parts of the hospital.

• They represent the cycles of life and death.

• They are the most neglected sections of the hospital.

• They are the most neglected sections of the hospital.

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Why does Akhmed comment on the maternity ward?

• He is surprised they are keeping it open.

• He finds it unnecessary in a war-torn country.

• He feels it is more important than the trauma ward.

• He doesn’t understand why it exists.

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How does Sonja initially feel when she recalls her sister Natasha’s return from Italy?

• She is delighted to see her sister healthy.

• She is suspicious of her sister’s behavior.

• She is indifferent to her sister’s return.

• She feels disappointed that Natasha came back.

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What does the hospital symbolize in the context of the story?

• A place of healing and hope.

• A symbol of the war’s destruction.

• A remnant of past glory.

• A refuge for only the wealthy.

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What is Sonja's emotional state throughout the story?

• Confused and uncertain.

• Detached and overwhelmed.

• Hopeful and optimistic.

• Angry and resentful.

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