In Other Rooms, Other Wonders Quiz

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In "Saleema," which of the male characters in this story is the first with whom Saleema becomes sexually involved? (from Story 2)

Rafik.

Nawab.

Harouni.

Hassan.

In "About a Burning Girl," what is the most likely explanation that the narrator of this story makes the choice he does at the end? (from Story 4)

He owes a favor to K.K. Harouni and does what he has to do to ensure that Khadim (Harouni's favorite servant) goes free.

He wants to keep his wife happy and does what he has to do to make sure that true justice is served.

He wants to keep his wife happy and does what he has to do to ensure that Khadim comes back to work for her.

He believes Khadim is innocent and does what he has to do to ensure that Khadim goes free.

In "Provide, Provide," how is Zainab different from Saleema, whose relationship with Rafik is so similar to the relationship Zainab has with Jaglani? (from Story 3)

Saleema is accepted by the family of her beloved: Zainab is not.

Saleema's relationship ends happily: Zainab's relationship ends badly.

Saleema's baby is biologically her own: Zainab's is taken from another mother.

Saleema's baby is taken from another mother: Zainab's is biologically her own.

In "Provide, Provide," what is the most likely reason that Zainab and Mustafa become worried in the aftermath of Jaglani being diagnosed with cancer? (from Story 3)

They are concerned that if Jaglani dies, they (and Zainab in particular) will end up with nothing.

They are concerned that if Jaglani gets well, he will tell K.K. Harouni how he has been manipulated by Zainab.

They are concerned that if Jaglani dies, they will be forced to become servants to Shabir.

They are concerned that if Jaglani gets well, Zainab's position in the family will become worse.

Who is Mino? (from Story 7, Section 3)

A party friend of Lily's who once proposed to her.

A party friend of Murad's who had a near-death experience..

A party friend of Murad's who was the best man at the wedding.

A party friend of Lily's who hosted the party at which Lily and Murad met