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

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

3. Who negotiates the marriages of Shakila and Bulbula?
(a) Sultan.
(b) Sharifa.
(c) Their father.
(d) Their mother.

4. How long can the carpenter be in prison for stealing from Sultan?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 6 years.

5. Why are Shakila and Mahmoud separated?
(a) Mahmoud gets married.
(b) Shakila moves away for a job.
(c) Shakila is forced to stop seeing him.
(d) Mahmoud moves away for a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Mansur's family celebrate the new year?

2. How does Shakila know Mahmoud?

3. Who does Sultan take with him to confront the carpenter about stealing?

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

5. What does the carpenter beg Sultan to not do in "The Carpenter"?

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