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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The main purpose of thje first paragraph is to
characterize Nawab as a loving father.
outline the schedule of a typical day in Nawab's life
describe Nawab's various money making ventures
contrast Nawab's and Haorouni's lifestyles
As used in line 16 "kicks" most nearly means
thirlls
complaints
jolts
interests
The author uses image of an engineer a sea (lines 23-28) most likely to
suggest that Nawab often dreams of having a more exciting profession
highlight the fact that Nawab's primary job is to tend to Harouni's tube wells.
reinforce the idea that Nawab has had many different occupations in his life.
emphasize how demanding Nawab's work for Harouni is
Which choice best supports the claim that Nawab performs his duties for Harouni well?
Lines 28-12 ("By his ... Lahore")
Lines 40-42 ("The landowner ... ahead")
Lines 46-49("In your ... should")
Line 58 ("I've ... years")
In the context of the conversation between Nawab ad Harouni. Nawab's comments in lines 43-52 ("Sir --- beg you") mainly serve to...
flatter Harouni by mentioning how vast his lands are
boast to Harouni about how competent and reliable Nawab is
emphasize Nawab's diligence and loyalty to Harouni
notify Harouni that Nawab intends to quit his job tending the tube wells.
Nawab uses word "bridegroom" (line 62) mainly to emphasize that he's no longer
in love
naive
busy
young
It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that Harouni provides Nawab with a motorcycle mainly because...
Haroun appreciates that Nawab has to work hard to support his family.
Harouni sees benefit toa himself from giving Nawab a motorcycle.
Nawab's speeech is the most eloquent that Harouni has ever heard.
Nawab threatens toquit if Harouni doesn´t agree to give him a motorcycle.
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 65-66 ("And ... crux")
Lines 66-68 ("He didn't ... him")
Lines 75-76("He even ... gasoline")
Lines 80-81 ("He could ... business")
The passage states that the farm managers react to Nawab receiving a motorcycle with
disgust
happiness
envy
indifference
According to the passage, what does Nawab consider to be the best result of getting the motorcycle?
People start calling him "Uncle"
He's able to expand his business
He's able to educate his daughters.
He can spend more time with his wife
