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

What stood out to you from this novel?

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What did Nana call Mariam?

• Mariam

• Harami

• Dear one

• My girl

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.

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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What is the name of Mariam and Nanas home?    

•   kolba 

•   baba jan

•   Heart

•   Shack 

Who was Mariam's tutor/mentor?

• Jalil

• Mullah Faizullah

• Nana

• Fariba 

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

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.

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.