What lesson does Babi teach Laila when they are on their field trip?

some things 1must experience 1sthand in order 2understand.

What is the 1st act she completes as a wife that makes her proud?

She cooks a meal that Rasheed enjoys.

What does Mariam realize about motherhood in Ch. 39?

Mothers make several sacrifices.

Which one of the following statements would Rasheed agree to regarding his opinion of women?

They should only be the bussiness of men.

What does Laila feel is humorous about the advice that the police offers her?

He tries2maintain order,but Rasheeds punishment isdisorderly

Mariam does what she does to Rasheed for all ofthe following reasons except which?

that this will be the only way that she can fleeAfghanistan

The driver says "Afhanis are like the walls of the Red City." Explain the simile.

They are battered and not pretty, but are still standing.

What irony is evident given what Mariam has done?

though Rasheed is dead, the girls are not safe

What does Mariam realize about Jalil's gifts after she receives a shawl from Rasheed?

They were meant to appease Jalil.

What does Mariam wish she had done now thatshe knows more about motherhood?

She had been a better daughter to Nana

What does Mariam think of the way that Rasheed safeguards her from others?

She is flattered by this because it protects her honor

How are Laila and Mariam like the earthquakesthat Aziza learns about at the orphanage?

BothHaveDeepoConflicts but onlyshow minorTremorsOnTheSurface

What is the last threat that Mariam's mother say to her in order to convince her to stay?

She says that she (Nana) will die

At her wedding,it foreshadows another similiar action.What is this action that is foreshadowed?

signing a document in front of a mullah

What does Rasheed say to Laila after he has finished punishing Laila and Mariam?

He'll make her watch him kill Mariam & Aziza

How do modern Afghan women make Mariam feel?

They make her feel low and plain.

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1
The novel is named after a poem that is dedicated to the town of Kabul.
True
False
2
What lesson does Babi teach Laila when they are on their field trip?
There are some people who are beyond change and hope.
some things 1must experience 1sthand in order 2understand.
Some things r more important than being loyal 2your country.
There is nothing worse than supporting the Sovient Union.
3
What car metaphor does he apply to Laila based on her beauty?
Benz
Impreza
Camry
Volga
4
What does Rasheed sayo is his responisbility to preserve of Laila's and Mariam's?
their respect
their attitude
their honor
their beauty
5
What holiday makes Mariam feel the sweetness of sharing a communal experience for the 1st time?
Hanukkah
Christmas
Ramadan
Eid
6
According to Rasheed, what word characterizes his desire to marry Laila?
religious
Chilvalrous
charitable
honoorable
7
Which childhood friend does Laila love and cannot be without?
Noor
Khadim
Tariq
Ahmad
8
When Laila's brothers die, who n the family mouns their death the most?
Mammy
Tariq
Babi
Laila
9
What is the 1st act she completes as a wife that makes her proud?
She obtains water from the local well.
She washes the windows of the home.
She sweeps the cobwebs in the house.
She cooks a meal that Rasheed enjoys.
10
What does Laila like about the burqa?
the relidous concept it means
the anonymity of it
the honor she feels as a woman
the security it fosters
11
Why do Jalil's wife really want Mariam to marry Rasheed?
They want her to be happy.
Theywant whats best for her.
They want to punish her.
They want to get rid of her.
12
What does Mariam realize about motherhood in Ch. 39?
Motherhood is overrated.
Mothers make minimal sacrifices.
Mothers make several sacrifices.
Mothers aren't important.
13
"Electric fans sat idle, almost mockingly so" is an example of?
paradox
personification
metaphor
symbolism
14
What is ironic about Mariam’s action ofdeciding the course of her own life?
It will make her financially rich.
It will likely be her last.
It will bring her regret and sorrow
It will be the first of many more.
15
When Rasheed sees Laila & Tariq, he calls them Laila and Majnoon, a Farsi verson of what play?
Romeo and Juliet
The Iliad
Tristan and Isolde
La Boheme
16
Which one of the following statements would Rasheed agree to regarding his opinion of women?
They should look beautiful as possible by wearing makeup.
They should be mondern and accepting of the new.
They should be uncovered so men can see them
They should only be the bussiness of men.
17
What is the point of view of a Thousand Splendid Suns?
third person omniscient
third person limited
firts person
second person
18
Whatdoes the reader infer that the Pinocchio VHS cassette symbolizes throughdramatic irony?
money, fame, and power
regret, sorrow, and apologies
animation excellence
technological evolution
19
What does Laila feel is humorous about the advice that the police offers her?
He tries2maintain order,but Rasheeds punishment isdisorderly
He believes in equal rights for women.
He believes them, but turns them in anyway.
Belives tha what the Taliban is doing is doing wrong.
20
Who nurses Laila in the hospital after the explosion?
Tariq
Babi and Mariam
Hasina
Rasheed & Mariam
21
Mariam does what she does to Rasheed for all ofthe following reasons except which?
that this action will at least temporarily saveLaila’s life.
that Rasheed will likely kill her and Laila.
that Rasheed will never change and reform hisevil ways.
that this will be the only way that she can fleeAfghanistan
22
What Disney classic is Jail showing in his theatre that Mariam wants to see?
Steamboat Willie
Pinocchio
The Little Mermaid
Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs
23
The driver says "Afhanis are like the walls of the Red City." Explain the simile.
They are battered and not pretty, but are still standing.
They are weak and crumbling, & eventually they will fall.
They are strong and resilient like the conrete walls.
They are walls the reach idealistically onward and upward.
24
What happens to Mariam at the spa?
She loses Rasheed's shawl
She violates Taliban rule.
She cheats on Rasheed
She suffers a miscarriage.
25
What birthday does Mariam what to celebrate with her family?
15th birthday
14th birthday
16th birthday
17th birthday
26
What does Mariam do when her father doesn't arrive to celebrate her birthday?
she goes to his house
she agrees with her mother.
She disavows him and moves on.
She burns all his things
27
What irony is evident given what Mariam has done?
though Rasheed is dead, the girls are not safe
though Rasheed is dead,Tariq will be theirnew male captor
though Rasheed is dead, the girls R going 2Bsafely protected
thoughRasheed is dead, Zalmai will likely become hisfather.
28
When __________, Laila's mother will stop mourning and rejoice.
The Mujahideen return to Kabul
the Sovient Union disbands
The taliban loses power
the US is destroyed
29
What does Mariam realize about Jalil's gifts after she receives a shawl from Rasheed?
They were meant to appease Jalil.
They were genuine and heartfelt.
They were stolen from others.
They were re-gifted presents.
30
What has Mariam discover that her mother has done when she returns from her trip?
Her mother has burned there house
Her mother has been shot
her mother has hanged herself
her mother has left
31
What does Mariam wish she had done now thatshe knows more about motherhood?
she could get rid of Laila dn become Aziza's mother
she wil never become a biological or metaphorical mother.
She had been a better wife.
She had been a better daughter to Nana
32
What does Mariam think of the way that Rasheed safeguards her from others?
She hates it because she thinnks Rasheed is too domineering.
She is flattered by this because it protects her honor
She tolerates it, but isn't a fan of this action.
Hates it because she thinks Rasheed is being sexist.
33
Originally, how does Mariam react to her burqa?
She thinks it's sexist.
She thinks it's comforting.
She refuses to wear it.
She thinks it's suffocating.
34
What does Nana say that all women must do despite their suffuring?
Rage
Endure
Give in
Fight back
35
How are Laila and Mariam like the earthquakesthat Aziza learns about at the orphanage?
Both have immense power&can inflict so muchchange on society
Both have a natural beauty that no one can takeaway
BothHaveDeepoConflicts but onlyshow minorTremorsOnTheSurface
BothhaveStrong impacts on the surface butcause little damage
36
After safety, what is the most impo. thing that Babi believes is impo. for Laila?
Being a wife
Ethnic respect
Education
Country loyalty
37
Type of conflict? Laila's turmoil on deciding whether loosing her virginity 2 Tariq was wrong?
external conflict
internal conflict
central conflict
obtuse conflict
38
What advice does Mammy give Laila when Mammy finally stops grieving?
Her reputation is delicate
Her selfishness is absurd
Her loyalty is to her country
Her beauty is temporary
39
What is the last threat that Mariam's mother say to her in order to convince her to stay?
She says that she (Nana) will die
She says Mariam is selfish to abandon her mother.
She says Mariam will die
she says that Mariam will have nothing and she is nothing
40
What do Laila and Mariam attempt to do and getcaught doing?
They try to get an education.
They try to get a TV.
They try to abort a baby.
They try to run away
41
What does Khadim spray at Laila through a water gun?
Blood
Spit
Urine
Water
42
What does Mariam dream she is burying behind thetoolshed at the end of Chapter 40
Laila
Aziza
the TV
Zalmai
43
Who is the only person who Rasheed treat with patience and respect?
Aziza
Laila
Mariam
Zalmai
44
What does Rasheed shove in Mariam's mouth to punish her for cooking dry rice?
lemons
Dry rice
pebbles
marbles
45
At her wedding,it foreshadows another similiar action.What is this action that is foreshadowed?
loving an older man
signing a document in front of a mullah
getting married
46
When Laila births a girl and Rasheed is upset,how does Mariam feel about Laila’s treatment?
She pities her.
She feels bad for Rasheed.
She is happy about it.
She is as angry as Rasheed.
47
Mariam says that Laila’s sin of having a girl is_________ forgivable than hers.
equally
less
more
just as
48
What does Tariq say to Laila when they are at Cinema Park watching a Soviet Film?
He loves her.
He will never get married.
He will marry her someday.
He is in love with her best friend.
49
What can a reader infer that Rasheed did beforehe died or during death based on the evidence?
Rasheed choked to death.
Rasheed’s head was decapitated
Rasheed peed his pants.
Rasheed apologized profusely
50
What does Rasheed say to Laila after he has finished punishing Laila and Mariam?
He'll sell Aziza to the black market.
He'll forgive her, but he'll ruin her honor in public.
He'll make her watch him kill Mariam & Aziza
He'll kill Laila first and Make Aziza & Mariam watch her die
51
How do modern Afghan women make Mariam feel?
They make her feel low and plain.
They make her feel proud and tall.
They make her jealous & envious.
They make her feel shy.
52
What is hariami?
a disobedient child
a child with unmarried parents
a single women
an Afghan girl
53
In what year was Mariam born, and in what country does she live?
Afghanistan,1974
Afghanistan,1959
pakistan, 1974
pakistan, 1959
54
characterize Rasheed: "His harsh,voice reminded Mariam of dry autumn leaves crushed" (52)?
He reminds her of fall, which symbolizes harmony&tranquility
He reminds her of somthing destructive, negative & harmful
Rasheed remainds Mariam of autumn which is her fav. month
Rasheed remainds Mariam of autumn which symbolizes rebirth.
55
Which of the following is the truth does Mariam realize in chapter6 that her mother had spoken?
She doesn't desverse Jalil's love.
She doesn't belong in Jalil's world.
She deserves more then jail.
She doesn't have a father.
56
According to Jalil's wives, hoe old is Rasheed?
No more than 55
No more than 25
No more than 45
No more than 35
57
What convinces Laila's mom that it is time to make a change?
Laila's childhood friend dies
A bullet nearly hit Laila
Mammy's sons die
Babi is diagnosed with a critical illness
58
What was Rasheed doing when his son died?
He was crying drunk.
He fell asleep at the wheel.
He fell asleep at the shop.
He was beating his wife.
59
When Rasheed’s shop catches on fire, whathappens to their family?
They have to sell Zalmai
they have to move elsewhere
They are often going hungry.
They are forced to sell the house.
60
Where does Baby take Laila for a field trip to study Afghanistan's history?
The White City
The Buddha statues
Islamabad
Peshawar
61
What do the Buddhas in Bamiyan symbolize to theTaliban?
achievement and prestige
modernization and change
honor and history
idolatry and sin
62
Which of the following is NOT one of the policies that the Mujahideen want to overthrow?
the raised marrying age to 16
the outlawing of forced marriage
The banning of public prayer
letting women be liberated
63
Which visitors does Mariam faver best besides her father?
Daoud Khan
Mullah Faizullah
Habib Khan
Bibi jo
64
What causes Mariam to see bright colors everywhere she looks?
Gifts
Weight loss
Marriage
Pregnancy
65
Which of the following items does Mariam not find in Rasheed's personal belongings?
An illegal visa
A gun
a picture of Rashees old wife
inappropriate pictures
66
Who does Laila discover has died by the end of Chapter 27?
Babi and Tariq
Babi, Mammy, and Tariq
Tariq & Mammy
Babi and Mammy
67
According to what Laila says to Tariq, why can't she run away or get married to Tariq?
It would crush her father
It would be a sit against Allah
It would crush her mother
It is illegal
68
What advice does Mullah Faizullah to comfort her at the beginning of chapter ?
Nana's death is Jalil's fault
Nana deserved what she inflicted.
Everthing happens for a reason.
Nana's death is Mariam fault.
69
What is the main reason that explains why Nana is upset with and constantly guilt-trip Mariam?
The events have affected both Mariam and her
Nana is upset with Mariam that she lost her job
Nana is jealous with Mariam's good looks
Nana is angry that Mariam receives more attention
70
Who or what are the two new flowers that hadunexpectedly sprouted in Mariam’s life (256)?
Love and Honor
Aziza and Laila
Freedom and Friendship
Laila and Rasheed
71
Where does Babi want to move with his family to start a new life together?
Pakistan
America
China
Sovient Union
72
To whom is Rasheed referring to when he saysthat some people can’t be dead enough (247)?
Jalil
Tariq
Laila's mother
Babi
73
What is one thing that Rasheed tells Mariam that he cannot stand?
Crying
wear traditional clothes
sit while a man stands
Cooking
74
Initially, how does Mariam react to her married life?
She is disappointed in herself.
She is jealous of the other wives.
She hates it and she's lonely.
She loves it and is happy.
75
What is Babi successful in convincing his wife to do?
Let Laila join the Mujahideen
join the Mujahideen
move out of Kabul
Let Laila marry Tariq
76
“Like a compass needle that points north, aman’s accusing finger always finds a woman. Always.”
A man will always blame a woman.
A man will always support a woman.
A man will find home with a woman.
A man will always return to a woman.

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