In Other Rooms, Other Wonders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In "Saleema," what is the most likely reason that Rafik waited as long as he did to become sexually involved with Saleema? (from Story 2)

Rafik did not want to risk making Harouni angry.

Rafik did not find her attractive enough to have sex.

Rafik didn not want to risk making Hassan angry.

Rafik was trying to be faithful to his wife.

2.

In "Provide, Provide," what are some apparent parallels between Jaglani and Rafik (from "Saleema")? (from Story 3)

Both work for K.K. Harouni, and both become wealthy men in their own right.

Both were first married at a young age, and both fathered children with their new wives.

Both become wealthy men in their own right, and both become involved with women of a lower class.

Both were first married at a young age, and both are unhappy within those marriages.

3.

In what significant way are Sohail and his father alike? (from Story 6)

They both want to be free of family influence.

They both want to live in Paris instead of in Pakistan.

They both want to have sex with Helen.

They both want to be free of Rafia's influence.

4.

In "Saleema," what happens to Saleema's son? (from Story 2)

He and his mother both end up dead at the hands of Rafik's wife.

He and his mother both end up begging on the streets.

He and his mother both end up servants in the home of K.K. Harouni's widow.

He and his mother both end up servants in the home of Rafik's wife.

5.

In "Nawabdin Electrician," what is a likely reason that Nawab chooses to not help or advocate for help for the robber? (from Story 1)

Fear: Nawab does not want the robber to tell K.K. Harouni that Nawab was careless with the motorcycle.

Selfishness: Nawab wants the pharmacist's medicine for himself.

Vengeance: Nawab wants the robber to suffer for what he tried to do.

Impatience: Nawab wants to be healthier sooner so he can get back to work.

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