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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. In "An Attempt", how does Sonya feel about her second pregnancy?

2. How does Leila describe what Karim could offer her?

3. In "An Attempt", what makes Leila jealous of Sonya?

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

5. How old is Mansur in "The Call From Ali"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do Bob and Tajmir do in Khost?

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

6. What happens when Leila takes a class in "An Attempt"?

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

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

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

10. What happens when Karim tries to begin marriage negotiations with Leila?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the clash between the east and the west in "The Bookseller of Kabul".

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between two countries that appear in "The Bookseller of Kabul".

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of freedom. Consider personal freedoms as well as political.

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