Iqbal Quiz

How does Fatima's view of child labor differ from that of Iqbal's view of child labor?

• Fatima sees that child labor is a way of life and is resigned to living that way, while Iqbal does not believe that children should be slaves.

• Fatima is thankful that she has a good master, while Iqbal can't wait to get away.

• Fatima thinks that child labor is a way to pay down her family's debt, while Iqbal is quietly resigned to this way of life.

• Fatima believes that someday she will go home, while Iqbal believes that children should continue to work to pay off the family debt.

How does Fatima’s reflection on her time spent in the carpet factory help shape the reader’s understanding of the character of Iqbal?

• Fatima's reflection develops Iqbal's connection to her.

• Fatima's reflection suggests that the reader should be mindful of the world around them.

• Fatima's reflection exposes the horrors of child labor.

• Fatima's reflection provides details about Iqbal's determination to change the world.

 How do the descriptions of the carpet factory compare to the descriptions of the brick-making kiln in the introduction of the novel?

• Both describe that the carpet making industry and brick-making industry depend on child labor.

• Both describe the effect that child labor has on children.

• Both describe how children spend their day and what their schedule is when they are working.

• Both describe how child labor was started.

What is Fatima's perspective toward Salman after he told Hussain to put him in the tomb with Maria?

• Fatima thought that Salman was crazy for volunteering.

• Fatima thought that Salman was trying to make Hussain angry.

• Fatima thought Salman would be able to survive being in the tomb.

• Fatima thought that Salman was beautiful because he stood up for Maria.

How does Iqbal cutting the carpet affect the other characters?

• They want to follow Hussein's rules even more.

• They are brought closer together to help one another.

• They wanted to be like Karim and obey their master.

• They want to be more skillful than Iqbal.

 In the beginning of the novel, how is Iqbal's perspective of getting out of debt different from Fatima's?

• Iqbal thinks that you can cancel your debt if you work extremely hard. Fatima thinks you can never cancel your debt.

• Fatima thought from the beginning that you can never cancel your debt. Iqbal thinks you can.

• Iqbal thinks that you can never cancel your debt and Fatima thought you can by working hard.

• Iqbal thinks it would take a year or two to get out of debt. Fatima thinks it would be more.

What is the theme of the story?

• Learn to love yourself

• One person's bravery can provide hope for others.

• Family is there when you need them the most.

• Trust your instincts; not everything is at it seems.

Select 2 details from the story to support the theme: One person's bravery can provide hope for others.

• Iqbal worked with Eshan Kahn to expose illegal child workers.

• Fatima was able to turn to her family when she found out about Iqbal's death.

• Maria shared how she learned to read.

• The numskulls were chained to their looms.

• Iqbal escaped the carpet factory.

Karim and Salman have different opinions about helping Iqbal the first time he is thrown in the Tomb.  What is the effect of this difference on the plot of the story? 

• It leads to a misunderstanding of who should help Iqbal.

• It pressures Salman to follow the orders of Karim.

• It creates tension between the two characters.

• In encourages Salam and Karim to appreciate their differences.

 Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Iqbal and Fatima?

• Iqbal and Fatima do not get along and view each other as enemies.

• Iqbal and Fatima work together, but do not interact often.

• Iqbal and Fatima view each other as trusted companions.

• Iqbal and Fatima are only kind to one another because they are stuck in the carpet making factory.