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

2. How does Mansur feel about his life at the bookstore?
(a) He is unhappy with it.
(b) He is happy with it.
(c) He is indifferent about it.
(d) He is stressed out over it.

3. How long after losing her job does Shakila marry?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Four years.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Akbar stay in Kabul longer than expected?

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

3. How does Shakila react to her engagement?

4. In "The Call From Ali", why does Mansur say he doesn't have time for a social life?

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

(see the answer key)

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