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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Carpenter, pg. 214-244.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mansur feel at the end of "The Call From Ali"?
(a) Blessed.
(b) Entertained.
(c) Stressed.
(d) Conflicted.

2. Why are Shakila and Mahmoud separated?
(a) Shakila moves away for a job.
(b) Mahmoud moves away for a job.
(c) Mahmoud gets married.
(d) Shakila is forced to stop seeing him.

3. What happened to Bulbula after suffering an illness as a child?
(a) She never recovered.
(b) She lost the ability to walk.
(c) She can't speak.
(d) She needs to eat a special diet.

4. When is the Afghani new year celebrated?
(a) December.
(b) January.
(c) March.
(d) February.

5. How does the carpenter prove he is sorry for stealing?
(a) He turns himself in to the police.
(b) He brings Sultan food.
(c) He has his father beat him.
(d) He says he'll go without pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long can the carpenter be in prison for stealing from Sultan?

2. Why does Sultan hire the carpenter?

3. What color is the mosque that Mansur travels to in "The Call From Ali"?

4. What does Shakila ask Wakil about working at their engagement party?

5. What does the carpenter beg Sultan to not do in "The Carpenter"?

(see the answer key)

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