A Thousand Splendid Suns

"Like a compass needle that points north, a man's accusing finger always finds a woman." Whose words were these?

• Mariam

• Nana

• Laila

• Jalil

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What stood out to you from this novel?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did Nana call Mariam?

• Mariam

• Harami

• Dear one

• My girl

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the MAIN reason that explains why Nana is upset with and constantly guilt-trips Mariam?

• Nana is angry that Mariam receives more attention from Jalil than she does.

• Nana is jealous of Mariam's good looks.

• Nana is upset with the events that have affected both Mariam and her, but because Mariam is the product of both their outcomes, she takes it out on her

• Nana is upset with Mariam that she lost her job.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

At the end of chapter 4, it is stated that at nights, Mariam would lay in her cot and wonder. What were some of the things she wondered about/dreamt of? Be specific. (5 marks)

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the name of Mariam and Nanas home?    

•   kolba 

•   baba jan

•   Heart

•   Shack 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who was Mariam's tutor/mentor?

• Jalil

• Mullah Faizullah

• Nana

• Fariba 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Jalil demonstrate his wealth to Mariam?

• By sending her to school

• By building a new house for her and Nana

• By giving her gifts and visiting once a week

• By taking her to his cinema

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Rasheed and Mariam leave, what is the parting like between Mariam and his father.

• Mariam tells him it's over between them, "I don't want to hear from you. Ever. Ever." Jalil tries to say goodbye as the bus is rolling away.

• Jalil says he will come to visit her in Kabul and Mariam tells him she will be counting on it.

• Mariam and Jalil try to say a proper goodbye, but Rasheed grabs Mariam by the hand and practically drags her onto the bus.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the suitor that has been chosen for Mariam?

• Rasheed, a business acquaintance of Mariam's father Jalil.

• Rasheed, a young man who is Mariam's first cousin.

• Rasheed, a complete stranger who Jalil recently met who was widowed.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9