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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Carpenter, pg. 214-244.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 doesn't attend the ceremony.
(c) She doesn't give them a gift.
(d) She is rude to Sonya.

2. How long after losing her job does Shakila marry?
(a) Five years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

3. Where does Leila hope she and her mother will go to get out of Sultan's apartment?
(a) To India.
(b) With her aunt.
(c) To the women's house.
(d) With her brother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shakila feel about being a wife in "An Attempt"?

2. Why does Leila have to meet with the Ministry of Education?

3. What does the carpenter try to steal from Mansur's father?

4. Where is Shakila married?

5. How many times does Leila go to her class in "An Attempt"?

(see the answer key)

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