Worksheets1000 Splendid Suns Review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
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Class
Date
1.
Mariam cannot be with the rest of her siblings because she is a harami. What is a harami?
a)
A child with unmarried parents
b)
A disobedient child
c)
an Afghan girl
d)
a single woman
2.
What is the MAIN reason that explains why Nana is upset with and constantly guilt-trips Mariam?
a)
Nana is angry that Mariam receives more attention from Jalil than she does.
b)
Nana is jealous of Mariam's good looks.
c)
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.
d)
Nana is upset with Mariam that she lost her job.
3.
What is the last threat that Mariam's mother says to her in order to convince her to stay?
a)
She says that she will never forgive her.
b)
She says the Mariam will have nothing and that she is nothing.
c)
She says that Mariam is selfish to abandon her mother.
d)
She says that Mariam will die
4.
The pebbles that Mariam continually encounters are a symbol for...
a)
Her Love
b)
The society in which she lives
c)
Her siblings
d)
Her life
5.
Mariam signs two documents in her life. The first is when she is married to Rasheed. The second is when she is executed. The signing of the first document is an example of what?
a)
Simile
b)
Hinting
c)
Plot structure
d)
Foreshadowing
6.
Which of the following statements would Rasheed agree to regarding his opinion of women?
a)
Women should only be the business of men, so men should control their women.
b)
Women should look as beautiful as possible by wearing makeup and short skirts
c)
Women should be uncovered so men can see them and their appearances at all times.
d)
Women should be modern and accepting of new, liberal, western concepts,
7.
"His nails were yellow-brown, like the inside of a rotting apple..." this is an example of...
a)
Personification
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Metaphor
8.
Mariam feels "a flare of pride" when Rasheed compliments her cooking. This best describes an example of what?
a)
A change in Mariam's character
b)
Mariam's ability to cook
c)
Mariam's acceptance of her new life
9.
At the beginning of part two, what governing country is in control and occupying Afghanistan?
a)
The Mujahideen
b)
Soviet Union
c)
Taliban
d)
United States
10.
"Where the water ran clear and the cottonwood seeds danced by the thousands in the air" is an example of
a)
a metaphor
b)
a simile
c)
irony
d)
personification
16.
“Though there were moments of beauty, Mariam knew for the most part that life had been unkind to her.” exemplifies which theme?
a)
Love for one's home country
b)
suffering and hope
c)
women's rights in Afghanistan
d)
the power of education
17.
What advice does Mammy give Laila when Mammy finally stops grieving?
a)
Her beauty is temporary.
b)
Her loyalty is to her country.
c)
Her reputation is delicate
d)
Her selfishness is absurd
13.
After her safety, what is the most important thing that Babi believes is important for Laila?
a)
being a wife
b)
country loyalty
c)
education
d)
ethnic respect
14.
Which childhood friend does Laila love and cannot stand to be without?
a)
Ahmad
b)
Tariq
c)
Khadim
d)
Noor
15.
Where does Babi take Laila and Tariq for a field trip to study Afghanistan's history?
a)
The Buddha Statues
b)
Islamabad
c)
Peshwar
d)
the White City
16.
“Though there were moments of beauty, Mariam knew for the most part that life had been unkind to her.” exemplifies which theme?
a)
Love for one's home country
b)
suffering and hope
c)
women's rights in Afghanistan
d)
the power of education
17.
What advice does Mammy give Laila when Mammy finally stops grieving?
a)
Her beauty is temporary.
b)
Her loyalty is to her country.
c)
Her reputation is delicate
d)
Her selfishness is absurd
18.
"Electric fans sat idle, almost mockingly so" is an example of what type of figurative language?
a)
Metaphor
b)
Paradox
c)
Personification
d)
Symbolism
19.
Who nurses Laila in the hospital after the explosion that killed her mother and father?
a)
Babi and Mammy
b)
Rasheed and Mariam
c)
Tariq
d)
Hasina
20.
What was Rasheed doing when his first son drowned?
a)
Sleeping at the shop.
b)
He fell asleep at the wheel.
c)
Beating his wife.
d)
He was drunk.
21.
When Laila births a girl and Rasheed is upset, how does Mariam feel about Laila's treatment?
a)
She is angry as Rasheed is angry.
b)
She is happy about it
c)
She feels bad for Rasheed
d)
She pities her.
22.
Which one of the following is not one of the rules that the Taliban enforces?
a)
Dancing is illegal
b)
Women must be accompanied by men at all times
c)
Praying five times is illegal
d)
Shirt collars must be buttoned
23.
What can we infer when we find out that Tariq is still alive?
a)
Rasheed tried to kill Tariq
b)
Rasheed paid a man to lie and say Tariq was killed
c)
Tariq is is in Laila's imagination and has not returned
d)
Tariq is the true father of Zalmai, not Rasheed.
24.
Which of the following is evident given the fact that Mariam killed Rasheed?
a)
Even though Rasheed is dead, the girls are not safe because of their setting and situation.
b)
Even though Rasheed is dead, the girls are going to be safely protected in Afghanistan
c)
Even though Rasheed is dead, Tariq will become their new male captor and persecutor.
d)
Even though Rasheed is dead, Zalmai still lives and will likely replace and become his father
25.
The quote “She wished she could visit Mariam's grave, to sit with her awhile, leave a flower or two. But she sees now that it doesn't matter. Mariam is never very far.... Mariam is in her own heart, where she shines with the bursting radiance of a thousand suns." best exemplifies which theme?
a)
love for one's home country
b)
education is power
c)
friendships among women
d)
shame
26.
The Pinocchio VHS tape that Jalil leaves for Mariam is a symbol for what?
a)
animation excellence
b)
money, fame and power
c)
regret, sorrow and apologies
d)
technological evolution
27.
What are the two major ethnic groups in Afghanistan?
a)
Tajika and Uzbek
b)
Pashtun and Hazara
c)
Pastun and Uzbek
d)
Pashtun and Tajik
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