The Pose - Anwar Khan

Who is the main character?

• Kamala

• Anwar

• Shemaya

• Unnamed Narrator

What happens at the beginning of the story?

• She replaces the dress on a mannequin with something ugly.

• She takes the mannequin's place in the shop window.

• She tries to steal a dress from a mannequin.

• She poses in a fashion show.

What happens in the middle of the story?

• Many people come and look at her.

• The fashion show goes terribly.

• The pose hurts her and she falls.

• The shop owner yells at her.

What happens at the end of the story?

• The shop owner accuses her of stealing.

• She finds her boyfriend.

• She puts the mannequin back and walks away.

• She steals the mannequin and the dress.

Which of the following people saw her in the shop window? (Mark all that apply. You must get all of them to get this question right)

• The Shop Owner

• The College Girls

• The Cop

• The School Boys

• The Peasant

What are some reasons why the narrator stopped posing?

• She saw her friend and got nervous.

• It was getting dark outside.

• She was found by the shop owner.

• She tripped and fell awkwardly.

Does the narrator enjoy the experience of posing in the window?

• Yes, she feels confident

• No, she feels awkward

Which of the following IS NOT an abstract concept in the story?

• Being Seen vs Seeing Others

• Participating vs Observing

• Confidence vs Fear

• Love and Hate

What is the definition of 'urbane'?

• A game played by children.

• A threat or accusation.

• Someone who lives in a city.

• Having good manners and confidence.

Which word below means "fear of something that will happen"?

• Congratulation

• Trepidation

• Adulation

• Alteration