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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. In "The Matriarch", where does each woman keep her personal treasures?
(a) In a drawer.
(b) Under her bed.
(c) In a locked box.
(d) Buried outside.

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

3. Why is Leila still up at midnight in "The Smell of Dust"?
(a) Because she is doing chores.
(b) Because Sultan is being loud.
(c) Because it is when she reads.
(d) Because she can't sleep.

4. In "An Attempt", what makes Leila jealous of Sonya?
(a) Her education.
(b) She can speak French.
(c) That she doesn't wear a burka.
(d) The privileges she has.

5. What does Leila decide to do when she sees Miriam's son get sent away?
(a) She decides to work harder to not get kicked out.
(b) She decides to ask Shakila for money.
(c) She decides to have a plan to leave.
(d) She decides to return to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after losing her job does Shakila marry?

2. In "An Attempt", what does Leila think is the most difficult part about meeting with the Ministry of Education?

3. Why does Sultan want textbooks printed?

4. At the bath in "The Smell of Dust", who watches out for Bibi Gul?

5. How does Shakila know Mahmoud?

(see the answer key)

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