A Thousand Splendid Suns: Part II, Chapter 22 Quiz

In what year does Laila watch the departure of one of the last Soviet convoys?

• 1991

• 1987

• 1989

• 1985

Who holds a photo of Ahmad and Noor over her head during the Soviet convoy departure?

• Mammy

• Tariq

• Laila

• Hasina

What type of hat is Tariq wearing during the Soviet convoy departure?

• A giant Russian fur hat

• A woolen beanie

• A baseball cap

• A cowboy hat

What does Mammy do on the bus ride home after the Soviet convoy departure?

• Reads a book

• Sings a song

• Talks to Laila

• Mutters prayers

What is the name of the Soviet puppet in Kabul mentioned in the text?

• Ahmad Shah

• Najibullah

• Karzai

• Dostum

Where do Laila and Tariq go to watch a Soviet film?

• The school auditorium

• A friend's house

• The local theater

• Cinema Park

How is the Soviet film described in terms of its dubbing?

• Dubbed in English

• Not dubbed at all

• Badly dubbed

• Perfectly dubbed

What does Tariq whisper to Laila during the wedding scene in the film?

• He is bored

• He loves weddings

• He'll never get married

• He wants to leave

How do Laila and Tariq feel after making fun of the wedding scene?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Nervous

• Angry

What theme is highlighted by the presence of Soviet culture in Afghanistan?

• Love and Loyalty

• Suffering and Perseverance

• History and Memory

• Shame and Reputation