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WorksheetsA Thousand Splendid Suns - Ch 1-23 Quiz #2
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
In the morning, what was Mariam given to wear?
Who was seated at the table when Mariam entered the room?
What did the mullah say about the traditional nikka?
The mullah said that the traditional nikka is an important cultural and religious ceremony.
The mullah stated that the traditional nikka is a purely social event with no religious significance.
The mullah remarked that the traditional nikka is an outdated ceremony no longer practiced.
The mullah mentioned that the traditional nikka is exclusively a cultural ritual devoid of spiritual meaning.
Why did the mullah say Mariam should answer herself?
Because she was capable of answering independently.
Because no one else could answer for her.
Because it was a test of her own responsibility.
Because the mullah wanted her to express her own views.
What did Mariam feel when Jalil was beside her?
Happy
Angry
Sad
Indifferent
Mariam saw ______ when she looked in the mirror.
her reflection
a stranger
an animal
nothing
Who helped Mariam put the ring on Rasheed's finger?
What was the color of the gold bands exchanged by Mariam and Rasheed?
What event is being described at the beginning of the passage?
The event described at the beginning of the passage
Another event mentioned later in the passage
An unrelated event
None of the above
Who was waiting in the multicolored bus?
Mariam felt that Jalil was ashamed of her because his behavior indicated disapproval.
Because his behavior indicated disapproval.
Because he openly criticized her.
Because he ignored her completely.
Because he feared others' opinions about her.
What did Jalil promise to Mariam?
When Mariam reached the hydraulic doors of the bus, she opened them.
Opened them
Looked at them
Waited
Pressed the control panel
Who was following Mariam as she walked to the side of the bus?
A stranger
A friend
A relative
No one
Describe Mariam's actions as she climbed the stairs of the bus.
Rasheed was ______ when Mariam made her way down the aisle.
waiting
talking
dancing
reading
Mariam reacted with surprise when Jalil was seen outside the bus.
She was surprised
She ignored him
She laughed
She felt indifferent
When the bus pulled away, Rasheed ______.
ran after the bus
stayed on the bus
watched it leave
jumped in excitement
The emotions that Mariam felt in the passage from 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' are highlighted in the text.
Sorrow, anger, and despair
Happiness and joy
Calm and indifference
Excitement and surprise
The character that Mariam is interacting with in the passage is:
Her family member
Her friend
Her teacher
Her co-worker
What does Rasheed say about the Asmai mountain in the passage?
Mariam's initial impression of Rasheed's house was ______.
Inviting
Intimidating
Oppressive
Homely
It is stated by Rasheed that the zoo and university are located at the city center.
City center
Suburbs
Downtown
Countryside
What did Mariam notice about the road in front of Rasheed's house?
What did Rasheed mention about the valleys north of his house?
Describe the room that was to be Mariam's in Rasheed's house.
What was Mariam's reaction to the white tuberoses on the windowsill?
Her reaction was one of delight.
She was indifferent to them.
She frowned at the sight.
She was surprised by their presence.
Mariam felt _____ about Rasheed's questions regarding her fear.
Embarrassed
Threatened
Anxious
Displeased
Mariam heard something that woke her up early in the morning.
A rooster crowing
Birds chirping
An alarm clock ringing
Wind rustling
Where did Mariam watch Rasheed from?
What did Mariam do most of the days?
Mariam missed the memories of her past life.
The memories of her past life
The excitement of her present life
The relationships of her current life
The challenges of her future life
Rasheed usually checked on Mariam at ______.
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Mariam saw from her window:
A tree
A car
A mountain
A view
What did Mariam's anxiety increase with?
Mariam's appetite at the kolba indicated ______.
She was very hungry
She was extremely full
She was anxious
She was indifferent
What did Mariam do when Rasheed came to check on her?
What did Mariam think about during the summer nights?
Rasheed told Mariam that the superstitions related to shoes are fallacies.
They are fallacies.
They are true.
They are unimportant.
They are outdated.
Identify the American president who resigned over a scandal.
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
What did Rasheed expect Mariam to start doing as of tomorrow morning?
Mariam did the following the next morning after Rasheed left for work:
She got up early to perform her daily chores.
She stayed in bed.
She left the house immediately.
Not enough information provided.
What task was Mariam performing in the kitchen?
Cooking
Cleaning
Baking
Cutting vegetables
Mariam noticed that the children she saw were lively.
lively
sad
quiet
angry
Mariam's feeling while standing in the tandoor line was:
anxious
excited
calm
indifferent
Who approached Mariam in the tandoor line?
Who is the woman speaking to Mariam in the passage?
Determine the name of Fariba's son mentioned in the passage.
Ali
Amir
Ahmad
Aref
What does Fariba suggest Mariam should do sometime?
Determine the significance of having twins according to the passage.
It signifies a double blessing
It is considered an omen
It has no significance
It is seen as a curse
Mariam's emotional state as she searched for Rasheed's house was:
anxious
calm
indifferent
hopeful
What did Mariam prepare for Rasheed's dinner?
Rasheed reacted to the meal Mariam prepared by complimenting it.
He complimented it.
He ignored it.
He criticized it.
He feigned indifference.
What does Rasheed suggest to Mariam for Friday?
The item that Rasheed takes out from the paper bag is ______.
A letter
A key
A coin
A phone
Rasheed's feeling about women being uncovered in public is:
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Not mentioned
What is the significance of the Safid koh mountains in the passage?
Mariam's first experience wearing a burqa was an oppressive and humiliating one.
It was an oppressive and humiliating experience.
It was an empowering and liberating moment.
It was a neutral and merely functional experience.
It was a joyful and exciting adventure.
What places did Rasheed take Mariam to in Kabul according to the passage from 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'?
Mariam felt uneasy and alienated about the music and the people at the restaurant.
Uneasy and alienated
Comfortable and content
Excited and joyful
Indifferent
Mariam's reaction to eating ice cream for the first time in the passage from 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' was...
Surprise
Dislike
Confusion
Indifference
What is the one thing you can't find on Chicken Street according to Rasheed?
Love
Money
Power
Truth
The women that drew Mariam's eyes the most in this part of Kabul are characterized as:
Timid and unremarkable
Mysterious and distant
Bold, resilient, and unyielding
Bold, resilient, and fascinating
Rasheed stopped to look at a watch in one of the shops.
a watch
a shirt
a pair of shoes
a hat
Mariam imagined that the women she observed on Chicken Street embodied strength and freedom. Which one best summarizes her imagination?
They embodied strength and freedom.
They were weak and submissive.
They were only interested in appearances.
They were bored and listless.
In the passage, Rasheed gave Mariam:
a letter
a ring
money
a book
How did Mariam feel about the women she observed in the buildings?
Describe the shawl that Rasheed gave to Mariam.
Mariam's reaction to Rasheed's gift was:
Happy
Surprised
Indifferent
Angry
What did Rasheed do when he visited Mariam's room at night?
What is the relationship between Rasheed and Mariam as described in the passage? Choose the correct relationship.
Husband and wife
Father and daughter
Brother and sister
Friends
Mariam felt ______ during the scene described in the passage?
Happy
Sad
Fearful
Calm
The imagery used to describe the setting in the passage is:
vivid
drab
abstract
minimal
During the fall of 1974, Mariam witnessed for the first time a significant event.
A political upheaval
A military coup
A revolutionary protest
A historic cultural celebration
The city of Kabul becomes celebratory with the sighting of the new crescent moon.
It remains unchanged.
It fills with quiet calm.
It becomes celebratory.
It sinks into gloom.
Why did Rasheed not observe the fast during Ramadan?
Mariam's action when Jalil visited during Eid was that she welcomed him.
She welcomed him
She ignored him
She scolded him
She was indifferent
Who is Fariba and what is her relationship to Mariam?
What did Mariam imagine the air in Herat to be like during Eid?
What was Ahmad wearing around his neck?
A silver chain
A glittering allah pendant
A red scarf
A gold ring.
Who recognized Mariam walking in burqa beside Rasheed?
What did strangers call out to Mariam as they passed?
Mariam felt like a trespasser when she entered Rasheed's room because:
she entered uninvited
she was greeted warmly
she had permission to enter
it was her own room
What did Mariam do on the third and last day of Eid?
Mariam found something in the top drawer of Rasheed's dresser.
A letter
A hairpin
A ring
A key
Mariam felt ______ when she found the magazines.
Sad
Happy
Angry
Surprised
Why did Mariam feel guilty about the magazines?
Rasheed's justification for the magazines was:
They provided insight into current events
They were a distraction
They helped pass the time
They were irrelevant
What did Mariam find in the bottom drawer of the dresser?
Who was in the photo that Mariam found beneath the picture of the boy, Yunus?
Yunus
Mariam
His father
His brother
What emotion did Mariam feel when she looked at the photo of the seated woman and Rasheed?
What was the strange thing happening to Mariam on the bus ride home from the doctor?
What name did Rasheed suggest for the baby if it was a boy?
Mariam saw people doing ______ on the streets.
walking
running
dancing
protesting
What was Rasheed doing in the toolshed when Mariam found him?
What did Rasheed buy for the baby?
What season's first snowfall is mentioned in the passage?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Rasheed said that the stairs were unstable, which made Mariam worried. Which option best describes the statement and her concern?
He said that the stairs were unstable, leading to Mariam being worried.
He said that the stairs were safe, but Mariam was still worried.
He mentioned nothing about the stairs, though Mariam was worried for unknown reasons.
He stated that the stairs were well-built, causing no reason for concern.
Mariam made preparations for Rasheed's friends' visit by cleaning and decorating the house.
She cooked a meal.
She cleaned and decorated the house.
She arranged special seating.
She bought gifts.
Mariam felt happy about becoming a mother.
Happy
Excited
Nervous
Indifferent
