Multiple Choice

1. C (Chapter 1)

2. D (Chapter 2)

3. B (Chapter 3)

4. C (Chapters 3-4)

5. A (Chapter 5)

6. D (All Chapters)

7. C (Chapter 7)

8. D (Chapter 9)

9. C (Chapter 11)

10. A (Chapter 13)

11. D (Chapter 15)

12. D (Chapter 18)

13. A (All Chapters)

14. D (Epilogue)

Long Answer

1. This novel is written in a third-person narration style with some insight into Fadi, the narrator's, thoughts. This narration style is effective because it allows the reader to understand and empathize with Fadi's guilt his goal to find Mariam. (Various Chapters)

2. Senzai, the author, frequently interjects the story with common words used in Farsi-speaking/Muslim countries: this includes “Mashallah” (God willed it) “Alhamidullah” (Praise be to God) and “Alsalamalaykum” (Peace be with you). Senzai chooses to include this language as this is representative of the different languages of Afghanistan. (Various Chapters)