Iqbal - Study UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1 view 0 purchase
Course
Iqbal - Study
Institution
Iqbal - Study
Iqbal - Study UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Who were the numskulls? - Correct Answer- They are the kids that were chained to their
looms by their ankles. They whined about small cuts and blisters, and they worked slowly
and poorly
Describe the slate and what it was used for. - ...
Iqbal - Study UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Who were the numskulls? - Correct Answer- They are the kids that were chained to their
looms by their ankles. They whined about small cuts and blisters, and they worked slowly
and poorly
Describe the slate and what it was used for. - Correct Answer- The slate hung above the kids'
looms. It had a lot of lines on it. Each line represented a rupee. Each day, Hussain would
erase a line if they worked well, and they would earn a rupee. When all the lines were erased,
they were free. This kept track of the kids' debt.
Describe the lunch time break. - Correct Answer- It's an hour long. The kids ate in exhaustion
and silence. They had no energy to talk or play.
Why can't Karim make carpets anymore? - Correct Answer- His fingers are too big and
awkward to work the tiny patterns.
Why does Iqbal seem different from the other children? - Correct Answer- He's a true artist
and he wasn't scared.
Describe Salman. - Correct Answer- He's only 10, but his skin is pitted. He has been
hardened by life experiences.
What circumstances led to Iqbal's father having to borrow money? - Correct Answer- Iqbal's
brother got sick so they needed medication or else he would die. The family also had no food.
What was the last image Iqbal saw as he drove away from his village? - Correct Answer- He
saw his father whipping a buffalo across the field. He took out his anger and grief on the
buffalo.
What did Iqbal say that angered the other children? - Correct Answer- The debt will never be
paid back.
, Why was Hussain Khan anxious? - Correct Answer- Clients were coming to look at the rugs.
What did Karim fear Hussain Khan would do? - Correct Answer- He feared Hussain would
kick him out onto the streets.
Why weren't the children more unified? - Correct Answer- They picked on each other.
What is a Blue Bukhara? - Correct Answer- It is a carpet that is only made 2 or 3 times a year.
You need a real artist to make one. It is a very expensive rug
Why does Iqbal go over his memories each night? - Correct Answer- He does this so he won't
forget them, so he can mentally escape from the harsh environment he's put under.
What did Iqbal do to his carpet? - Correct Answer- He cuts it into pieces.
How did Khan punish Iqbal? - Correct Answer- He was put in the tomb.
Describe the tomb. - Correct Answer- It's an old, scary, dark, cistern buried under the
courtyard. It's closed by a rusty iron door. There's not much air.
How did the children help Iqbal? - Correct Answer- They brought him food and water while
he was in the tomb.
Why did they help Iqbal? - Correct Answer- He was their leader. Acts of defiance=power.
Why did Iqbal say he destroyed the rug? - Correct Answer- He knows the life they are living
is wrong. Acts of defiance=power.
How did the other children begin to gain power (think forms of sabotage)? - Correct Answer-
They were meeting at night and they purposely broke their supplies to make it look like
accidents.
Why don't the children talk about the future? - Correct Answer- They fear nothing will ever
change until they are kicked out.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller MGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
