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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the carpenter try to steal from Mansur's father?
(a) Food.
(b) Stamps.
(c) Postcards.
(d) Books.

2. How long can the carpenter be in prison for stealing from Sultan?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 5 years.

3. How does the carpenter prove he is sorry for stealing?
(a) He has his father beat him.
(b) He brings Sultan food.
(c) He turns himself in to the police.
(d) He says he'll go without pay.

4. How does Leila describe what Karim could offer her?
(a) An escape.
(b) Financial security.
(c) A lonely life.
(d) An education.

5. Who is Kamal Khan?
(a) A commander.
(b) A construction worker.
(c) A statesman.
(d) A journalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the Afghani new year celebrated?

2. In "The Dreary Room", how old is Aimal?

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

4. How does Mustafa feel about the Khan clan?

5. In "The Carpenter", why does Mansur worry when he finds out when Sultan will return home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mansur get to travel to Mazar-i-Sharif?

2. What does Mansur do while visiting the blue mosque?

3. What is the hotel like in "The Dreary Room"?

4. What happens when Leila meets with the Ministry of Education?

5. Why does the carpenter steal from Sultan?

6. What happens to Leila when Mariam's son is sent away from Sultan's apartment?

7. How is the carpenter punished for stealing?

8. What happens when Mustafa is shown a picture of Osama bin Ladin?

9. In "My Mother Osama", what is Tajmir's role?

10. What happens at Mansur's English class in "The Carpenter"?

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