In Other Rooms, Other Wonders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In "About a Burning Girl," what is the most likely explanation that the narrator of this story makes the choice he does at the end? (from Story 4)

He believes Khadim is innocent and does what he has to do to ensure that Khadim goes free.

He wants to keep his wife happy and does what he has to do to make sure that true justice is served.

He wants to keep his wife happy and does what he has to do to ensure that Khadim comes back to work for her.

He owes a favor to K.K. Harouni and does what he has to do to ensure that Khadim (Harouni's favorite servant) goes free.

2.

In "Lily," what kind of accident put Lily in the hospital? (from Story 7, Section 1)

A fire.

A car accident.

A drug overdose.

A plane crash.

3.

Which is the most accurate metaphoric representation of Sohail's search for his own true identity? (from Story 6)

The ballet.

The maze.

The kitten.

Christmas Eve.

4.

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

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.

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.

5.

What is the most likely explanation of the wedding guests’ comment overheard by Lily? (from Story 7, Section 2)

Lily will find sexual excitement with someone more stimulating than Murad.

Lily will change the family's fortunes.

Lily will have a loosening, opening-up kind of effect on Murad's family.

Lily will have a loosening, opening-up kind of effect on Murad.

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