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What was the reason Shakir's mother gave for not allowing him to eat the ham sandwich?
What was the reason Shakir's mother gave for not allowing him to eat the ham sandwich?
- It contained meat forbidden to Muslims (correct)
- It was not freshly made
- It was too expensive
- It was unhealthy
How did Shakir react upon learning that the meat in the sandwich was forbidden?
How did Shakir react upon learning that the meat in the sandwich was forbidden?
- He laughed
- He was excited
- He was horrified and couldn't understand (correct)
- He didn't care
In the context of the text, what does the phrase 'What cheeks!' imply about the situation in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
In the context of the text, what does the phrase 'What cheeks!' imply about the situation in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
- They are hesitant to change
- They are being overly cautious
- They are making bold moves (correct)
- They are facing financial crises
Which of the following social constraints have been relaxed by the UAE, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following social constraints have been relaxed by the UAE, as mentioned in the text?
Who is mentioned as permitting changes in Saudi Arabia, according to the text?
Who is mentioned as permitting changes in Saudi Arabia, according to the text?
What did the author refer to when mentioning 'Diary of a Social Butterfly' by Moni Mohsin?
What did the author refer to when mentioning 'Diary of a Social Butterfly' by Moni Mohsin?
What is the main reason cited in the text for the lack of growth in tourism and foreign investment in Pakistan?
What is the main reason cited in the text for the lack of growth in tourism and foreign investment in Pakistan?
Which country has been a secular state for a century according to the text?
Which country has been a secular state for a century according to the text?
What did Bhutto regret imposing in 1977?
What did Bhutto regret imposing in 1977?
What factor does the text suggest has contributed to tribal practices in some countries?
What factor does the text suggest has contributed to tribal practices in some countries?
Which action did the Arab rulers decide to take, leading to potential trade and tourism exchanges with Israel?
Which action did the Arab rulers decide to take, leading to potential trade and tourism exchanges with Israel?
What is one societal shift mentioned in the text as changing the status quo in backward countries like Pakistan?
What is one societal shift mentioned in the text as changing the status quo in backward countries like Pakistan?
