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A Thousand Splendid Suns Opening Quiz

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What is the significance of the narrator's birth being at dawn?

The Pashtuns see it as an auspicious sign.

How did the narrator's father's cousin, Jehan Sher Khan Yousafzai, react to the narrator's birth?

He came to celebrate the birth and gave a handsome gift of money, but brought a family tree showing only the male line.

What is the traditional attitude of Pashtuns towards the birth of a daughter?

For most Pashtuns, it's a gloomy day when a daughter is born.

How was the narrator's birth different from their parents' first child?

The narrator was born kicking and screaming, while their parents' first child was stillborn. Signup and view all the answers

How is the narrator's father, Ziauddin, different from most Pashtun men?

The text suggests that the narrator's father, Ziauddin, does not conform to the traditional Pashtun attitudes towards daughters and is different from most Pashtun men. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the narrator's birth time according to Pashtun tradition?

The narrator's birth at dawn, as the last star blinked out, is seen as an auspicious sign in Pashtun tradition. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator's father react to her birth in contrast to the general Pashtun custom?

The narrator's father celebrated her birth, contrary to the general Pashtun custom where daughters are not celebrated. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the community to the narrator's birth?

The community commiserated with the narrator's mother and did not congratulate her father upon the birth of the narrator. Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional role of daughters in Pashtun culture?

In Pashtun culture, daughters are often hidden away behind a curtain and their role is seen as simply to prepare food and give birth to children. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator's father's cousin, Jehan Sher Khan Yousafzai, react to the narrator's birth?

The narrator's father's cousin celebrated the birth and even gave a handsome gift of money, in contrast to the general gloomy reaction to the birth of a daughter in Pashtun culture. Signup and view all the answers

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The Narrator's Birth

The narrator's birth at dawn is significant in Pashtun tradition, as it is believed to be a blessed time.
The narrator's father's cousin, Jehan Sher Khan Yousafzai, was disappointed by the birth of a girl, as is traditional in Pashtun culture.
In Pashtun culture, the birth of a daughter is traditionally met with disappointment, as boys are preferred for their ability to support families financially.
The narrator's birth was different from their parents' first child, as it was a girl, whereas the first child was a boy.
The narrator's father, Ziauddin, is different from most Pashtun men in that he valued his daughter's birth and encouraged her education.
In Pashtun tradition, a dawn birth is considered a good omen, signifying that the child will be blessed with good fortune.
Unlike traditional Pashtun men, the narrator's father was overjoyed by her birth, which went against the cultural norm.
The community's reaction to the narrator's birth was one of disappointment, which contrasted with the narrator's father's reaction.
In Pashtun culture, daughters are traditionally seen as a financial burden on families, and are often expected to prioritize domestic duties over education.

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Khaled Hosseini's 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' Quiz: Test your knowledge of the novel's opening and the birth of a daughter in a Pashtun village. See how much you remember from this poignant and powerful story set in Afghanistan.