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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "An Attempt", what makes Leila jealous of Sonya?
(a) That she doesn't wear a burka.
(b) Her education.
(c) The privileges she has.
(d) She can speak French.

2. How does Shakila feel about being a wife in "An Attempt"?
(a) She dislikes it.
(b) She fears she isn't good at it.
(c) She wishes she had a different husband.
(d) She is pleased with it.

3. How old was Fazil when his father died?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

4. What does Sharifa bring with her when she returns to Sultan's apartment?
(a) Food.
(b) Artworks.
(c) Presents.
(d) Books.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mansur feel about his life at the bookstore?

2. Why does Sonya wish for a son as her second child?

3. In "My Mother Osama", how does Feroza earn extra pay?

4. Who ends up getting arrested for the carpenter's crime in "The Carpenter"?

5. How does Leila describe what Karim could offer her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Sharifa returns in "The Smell of Dust"?

2. Why does Sultan hire the carpenter for his shop?

3. How does Mansur feel at the beginning of "The Call From Ali"?

4. What happens when Leila visits her sister in "An Attempt"?

5. How does Leila feel about staying at Sultan's apartment?

6. What job is Leila responsible for at Sultan's apartment?

7. What do Bob and Tajmir do in Khost?

8. What happens when Karim tries to begin marriage negotiations with Leila?

9. How is the carpenter punished for stealing?

10. What happens at Mansur's English class in "The Carpenter"?

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