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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. Who wants Sultan to retract his complaint against the carpenter?
(a) Yunus.
(b) The women.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The shop owner next door.

2. How does Shakila react to her engagement?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is nervous.
(c) She is relieved to be getting married.
(d) She isn't happy about it.

3. In "The Carpenter", why does Mansur worry when he finds out when Sultan will return home?
(a) Because he paid the carpenter.
(b) Because he lost some of the merchandise.
(c) Because he didn't finish his chores.
(d) Because he wasn't supposed to take an English class.

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

5. What does the carpenter try to steal from Mansur's father?
(a) Postcards.
(b) Stamps.
(c) Books.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shakila do for a living?

2. How long after losing her job does Shakila marry?

3. Whose idea is it for Shakila to wear a burka?

4. Why doesn't Sultan take the carpenter to the police?

5. What happened to Bulbula after suffering an illness as a child?

(see the answer key)

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