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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue,. pg. 285-288.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Matriarch", what reason is given for the Sultan's simple living arrangements?
(a) The war.
(b) A loss of money.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Too many wives.

2. In "The Call From Ali", why does Mansur say he doesn't have time for a social life?
(a) Because he must take care of his mother.
(b) Because he is always grounded.
(c) Because he has to clean the house.
(d) Because he is busy at the store.

3. In the "Epilogue", who gives birth to a son?
(a) Bulbula.
(b) Mariam.
(c) Shakila.
(d) Sonya.

4. How does Fazil feel about his detention homework?
(a) He enjoys it.
(b) He thinks its a joke.
(c) He is proud that he knows it all.
(d) He dislikes it.

5. What does Bibi Gul do after taking her bath in "The Smell of Dust"?
(a) She braids her hair.
(b) She counts her change for bus fare.
(c) She has someone bring her a cab.
(d) She puts on her burka.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Matriarch", how many people live in Sultan's apartment?

2. How many suitors did Leila have prior to Karim?

3. How many girls does Sultan select to choose his wife from in "The Proposal"?

4. How old was Fazil when his father died?

5. How did Jamila's family react when the man visited her?

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