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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many boys are in Fazil's class at Esteqlal?

2. Why does Tajmir go to Khost?

3. How does Karim help Leila with her desire to teach?

4. Why can't Mansur's family celebrate the new year?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mansur feel at the beginning of "The Call From Ali"?

2. What job is Leila responsible for at Sultan's apartment?

3. What is the environment at the bath like in "The Smell of Dust"?

4. In "The Dreary Room", what is an average day like for Aimal?

5. How does Karim court Leila?

6. In "An Attempt", what is Sonya's biggest concern?

7. What happens when Sharifa returns in "The Smell of Dust"?

8. Why does Bob talk with the Padsha Khan?

9. In "Can God Die", what does Fazil do before going to bed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who do you believe the original intended audience was for "The Bookseller of Kabul"? How does this audience affect the author's portrayal of events and people?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the treatment of women in this book. Explore the reasons behind the way they are treated, as well as the affects and results.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Sultan as both a hero and a villain. Remember he believes in political freedoms and brings books to his city, but he is an oppressive leader in his house.

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