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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 long do Bob and Tajmir stay in Khost?

2. In "My Mother Osama", what does Tajmir act as?

3. After Karim eats dinner with Mansur, who comes to visit Sultan's apartment?

4. In "Can God Die", who does Fazil talk to about his teacher?

5. Who comes to Sultan's house to complain that the carpenter's father was arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Leila find attractive about Karim?

2. Why does Bob talk with the Padsha Khan?

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

4. How does Leila feel about staying at Sultan's apartment?

5. How does Karim court Leila?

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

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

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

9. What happens when Leila visits her sister in "An Attempt"?

10. Why does Sultan hire the carpenter for his shop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Sharifa and Sonya. How does this relationship affect each person?

Essay Topic 3

How is Leila a tragic hero? What other titles can be given to her? Why is this?

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