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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. How much money did Iqbal's father borrow?
(a) $26.
(b) $18.
(c) $16.
(d) $35.

2. During what season does Iqbal appear?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Just before fall begins.
(d) Just before summer begins.

3. How many years did Salman work in a brick factory?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. How long did the boy Karim remembers being in the Tomb in summer lay on his pallet when he was released?
(a) 5 days.
(b) A week.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

5. How many people have the child workers seen pay off their debt?
(a) 1.
(b) 6.
(c) None.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many carpets like the one Iqbal is making for Hussain Khan has he made before?

2. What type of carpet does Karim say that Iqbal is making?

3. What blocks the door to the Tomb?

4. What type of animal pulled a plow when Fatima lived with her family?

5. Why does Hussain Khan have blackened teeth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are days like for the children who work for Hussain Khan?

2. What does Iqbal remember about his past, and how does he keep his memories alive?

3. How are the other children punished for Iqbal's behavior?

4. What is Iqbal's story?

5. What does Iqbal do on the day foreigners are to come to buy carpets?

6. Why does Karim help Salman, Ali, and Fatima to get out to help Iqbal?

7. What does Fatima remember about her family?

8. What is Karim's story and what is he like?

9. What is it like working for Hussain as he expects a visit from clients?

10. What is the Tomb and what is it like?

(see the answer keys)

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