Feminist Criticism of A Thousand Splendid Suns
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What support does the news report mention for the Muslim forces in Afghanistan?

  • The Soviet Union
  • President Reagan and the United States (correct)
  • The United Nations
  • European countries
  • Who is Khadim in the text?

  • Laila's classmate
  • An 11-year-old neighborhood bully (correct)
  • Laila's cousin
  • A friendly neighbor
  • Why does Laila work very hard in school?

  • Her father wants her to get a college education and live however she chooses (correct)
  • She wants to impress her friends Giti and Hasina
  • She is trying to escape from unwanted suitors
  • Her mother forces her to excel in academics
  • What does Laila's teacher emphasize to the children?

    <p>Men and women are equal, so women should not cover themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decision does Laila make after being humiliated by Khadim?

    <p>She decides to enter her mother's closed bedroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the political ideology of Laila's teacher?

    <p>Communist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who supports the Muslim forces pushing the Communists out of Afghanistan?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laila's father prioritize for her?

    <p>Pursuing higher education and personal freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laila find Khadim squirting her with?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laila, Giti, and Hasina discuss after school?

    <p>How to rid themselves of unwanted suitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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