The Red Pencil

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for review, unit exams, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following best describes how Amira feels when Halima leaves for Nyala?

A) She is ecstatic to be rid of Halima.

B) She is indifferent about Halima’s departure.

C) She is angry with Halima for abandoning her.

D) She is sad to see her friend go and upset at being left behind.

2. Which of the following best describes what the sparrow symbolizes?

A) Beauty and grace

B) Freedom and flight

C) Family ties and friendship

D) Music and creativity

3. What do Dando and Amira have in common with respect to their relationships with Old Anwar?

A) Old Anwar argues with both of them.

B) Old Anwar cooks food for both of them.

C) Old Anwar teaches both of them how to read and write.

D) Old Anwar teaches both of them how to pray.

4. What can be inferred about Leila’s character from her insistence that she walk in the desert when Muma is too tired to keep carrying her?

A) She is resentful of Muma’s weakness but doesn’t want her to know this.

B) She is stubborn and wants to get her way regardless of the cost to others.

C) She wants to impress her family and fellow villagers with her bravery.

D) She is determined to push past the limitations of her physical condition.