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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Mother Osama, pg. 244-266.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Leila about the class she takes in "An Attempt"?
(a) How quickly the teacher goes over things.
(b) That there are boys in her class.
(c) How long the class lasts.
(d) Her difficulty with writing.

2. How does Bibi Gul get home from the bath in "The Smell of Dust"?
(a) She walks.
(b) She takes a cab.
(c) She takes a bus.
(d) She rides a horse.

3. In "The Dreary Room", how old is Aimal?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

4. Why did Sultan banish Farid from the family?
(a) Because he stole money.
(b) Because he started his own store.
(c) Because he gambled.
(d) Because he beat up a woman.

5. In "Wedding", what does Shakila fear will ruin her hairdo?
(a) The wind.
(b) Her burka.
(c) Putting on her dress.
(d) Her hairdresser.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jamila's husband leave her with his brother?

2. Why do Sultan's female relatives not dress up for his wedding to Sonya?

3. How does Shakila know Mahmoud?

4. When did Sultan begin buying and selling books?

5. How does Leila feel about staying in Sultan's apartment?

(see the answer key)

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