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Sultan Khan

This person sells books and holds moderate political and religious beliefs.

Sharifa

This person is upset when her husband takes a second wife, but tries to remain supportive.

Leila

This person wants to teach English, but never finishes the process.

Mansur

This person works for his father and orders his mother around. He tells his mother she can't work as a teacher.

Sonya

This person is a second wife whose marriage helps her rise in social standing.

Karim

This person works for a Japanese television company.

Jalaluddin

This person is a carpenter who steals postcards to make money.

Hamid Karzi

This person is the leader of Afghanistan. He is a Pashtoon from Kandahar.

Shabnam

This person is the youngest daughter in her family.

Aimal

This person is the youngest son in his family and sells candy in an old hotel.

Eqbal

This person is 14 years old...

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