1000 Splendid Suns
Elements of Narrative
Afghanistan
Trivia
Other!?
100

Mariam's mother -- died via hanging after Mariam left to see her dad.

Nana

100

This term means all of the events and happenings that occur in a story / narrative.

Plot

100

Capitol city of Afghanistan (where Mariam and Rashad live)

Kabul 

100

This is how often a Frog sheds its skin:

Once a week.

100

True or False: Bryan has always been in this building.

FALSE

We were somewhere else before . . . 1801 S 40th Street

200

This is what Mariam's mother claims to be possessed by during what are technically seizures

Djinn 

200

This is where the story / narrative takes place.

Setting 

200

This outside nation took control of Afghanistan in 1979, turning it into a socialist country.

USSR 

200

Salvador Dali kept this strange animal as a pet.

Ant-Eater 

200

Bryan was named after THIS political figure.

William Jennings Bryan

(Same as the hospitals)

300

What does Mariam want from Jalil for her birthday celebration?

To see pinocchio with Jalil at his theatre 

300

The main message / idea in a story / narrative

Theme

300

A clay hut, similar to the one Mariam and Nana lived in 

Kolba

300

Character that Andy Serkis plays in Lord of the Rings.

Gollum / Smeagol 

300

Name of Hope's black cat (hint: Character from Bojack Horseman)

Princess Carolyn

400

Rashad and Mariam's neighbor, whom Rashad disapproves of and warns Mariam to stay away from

Fariba 

400

How characters are portrayed and developed.

Characterization 

400

Herat is famous for these architectural structures (Mentioned in ATSS)

Minarets 

400

Playing THIS tabletop RPG was met with judgment and fear in the 80's due to concerns about the game's magical content.

Dungeons and Dragons

400

Tallest building in Lincoln

The Capitol!!

500

How old was Rashad when he married Mariam?

40's

500

The overall mood / vibe / feeling of a narrative story.

Atmosphere 

500

Throughout its history, this Islamic faction has taken control of Afghanistan several times (and currently runs the country)

The Taliban

500

Most popular video game franchise of all time.

Mario 

500

Nebraska was the _______th state to be welcomed into the union.

37th