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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wedding, pg. 94-105.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What law is passed regarding kites when the Taliban enters Kabul in 1996?
(a) No flying kites on Saturdays.
(b) No flying kites.
(c) Only men can fly kites.
(d) Only kites with the flag can be flown.

3. Why do Sultan's female relatives not dress up for his wedding to Sonya?
(a) It's their family tradition.
(b) They are rebeling against the marriage.
(c) They don't want to look better than Sonya.
(d) They can't afford nice clothes.

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

5. What happened to Bulbula after suffering an illness as a child?
(a) She can't speak.
(b) She lost the ability to walk.
(c) She never recovered.
(d) She needs to eat a special diet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many textbooks does Sultan want in "The Business Trip"?

2. When does "Burning Books", the store, open up?

3. Why did Jamila's family kill her?

4. What do Sultan and Sharifa talk about when they are reunited in "The Business Trip"?

5. How does the narrator say Taliban rule could have affected Shakila's wedding?

(see the answer key)

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