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

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

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

4. Why can't Mansur's family celebrate the new year?
(a) They don't have the money.
(b) The Taliban won't allow it.
(c) They don't believe in it.
(d) They have to work that day.

5. What does Shakila do for a living?
(a) She is a secretary.
(b) She is a maid.
(c) She is a teacher's assistant.
(d) She is a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shakila lose her job?

2. Why are Shakila and Mahmoud separated?

3. In "The Carpenter", why does Mansur enroll in English classes?

4. What does Mansur do the day after arriving at the mosque in "The Call From Ali"?

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

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