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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 times does Leila go to her class in "An Attempt"?
(a) Once.
(b) Five times.
(c) She completes the class.
(d) Three times.

2. Why does Shakila's mother mourn after her wedding?
(a) Because she can't see her daughter.
(b) Because of the money she spent on the ceremony.
(c) Because she knows the arranged marriage was wrong.
(d) Because she fears her husband will take a second wife.

3. In "Wedding", how must Shakila act toward her mother-in-law?
(a) Like a servant.
(b) She isn't allowed to speak to her.
(c) Pleased to be joining her family.
(d) Silent.

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

5. How does Sharifa show she is upset with Sultan's choice of Sonya for a wife?
(a) She speaks against him in public.
(b) She is rude to Sonya.
(c) She doesn't give them a gift.
(d) She doesn't attend the ceremony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Shakila and Wakil sit down at the same time on their wedding day?

2. When did Sultan begin buying and selling books?

3. What do Bibi Gul and Sharifa talk about when Sharifa returns to Sultan's apartment?

4. Where does "Billowing, Fluttering, Winding" take place?

5. What does Sharifa bring with her when she returns to Sultan's apartment?

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