Iqbal

Part A: Select an answer that best illustrates Iqbal’s point of view

Iqbal believed that…

• With hard work, children can pay off the debt that forced them into child labor.

• No matter how hard a child works, the debt is never repaid.

• If they were lucky, and worked hard enough, the master would free them for good behavior.

• They could be freed when their families come looking for them.

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Part B Select the two quotes that supports your answer for Part A

• “’The debt is never erased’ he said softly. ‘It doesn’t matter how good you are.’” (20)

• “You’ll erase those lines on the slate like the sun erases the snow on the mountains.” (20)

• “…it won’t take you long to pay off your father’s debt. I know-- I’ve seen a lot.”

• “’No,’ we all said, one after the other. ‘No we’ve never seen anyone pay off their debt.” (21)

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Part A: Select an answer that best illustrates Iqbal’s point of view.

Iqbal saw the parents who sold their children into child labor as…

• Horrible people who did not care about their children or their children’s well-being.

• Mislead by the moneylenders, who promised a lavish lifestyle with fun and education.

• Naïve, who believed their children would work for a short period of time, then be released.

• Hopeless with no other options than to sell their children to masters in hopes of repaying a debt.

Part B Select the evidence that supports your answer for Part A

• “He’s a viper. A poisonous snake. An ingrate.” (35)

• “They had no choice. It was a terrible decision for them.” (89)

• “We have to send them to prison, every single one!”(95)

• “Do you think they might sell you again?” (89)

Which events occur prior to Iqbal being returned to Hussain Khan by the police?

• Iqbal arrives at the Bonded Labor Liberation Front of Pakistan headquarters.

• Iqbal is sold into slavery

• Iqbal is sent to the tomb for six days

• Iqbal hears people speaking about the horrible treatment of child laborers.

• Iqbal meets Eshan Khan

Why was Iqbal forced into servitude?

• His father was an evil man

• His father's harvest was not good that year and needed money

• His brother got sick and they couldn't afford the medicine

• His father couldn't work and his mother didn't make enough money.

• His brother refused to work, so Iqbal volunteered

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