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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Attempt, pg. 181-193.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Sultan have with his first wife?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

2. What does Shakila do during her feast in "Wedding"?
(a) Takes a walk outside.
(b) Tells jokes about her fiance.
(c) Sits on a couch.
(d) Reads a book.

3. What do Sultan and Sharifa talk about when they are reunited in "The Business Trip"?
(a) The family.
(b) Current events.
(c) Art and literature.
(d) Their health.

4. Why does Leila have to meet with the Ministry of Education?
(a) To finish school.
(b) To help Mansur.
(c) To get her report card.
(d) To get a job as a teacher.

5. In "Suicide and Song", how do the Afghan women express their love?
(a) In poems.
(b) In diaries.
(c) In weavings.
(d) In paintings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mansur in "The Call From Ali"?

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

3. In "Crime and Punishment", how does Sharifa feel about staying in Peshawar?

4. Why are Shakila and Bulbula older than most brides?

5. What do the tanks look like that Mansur passes in "The Call From Ali"?

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