The Escape by Q. Shaharaz

Question 1

When Samir announces his plan to go to Pakistan, his children...

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are surprised and a bit annoyed.

Question 2

Samir...

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rarely visits the Mosque in Longsight

Question 3

By taking up a job in a textile mill instead, Samir...

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felt that he disappointed his father.

Question 4

Samir does not want to go to Manzoor's house because he...

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feels too lonely to see him and his wife together.

Question 5

When Samir arrives in Lahore, his family there...

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welcome him but are a bit shocked.

Question 6

In the end, Samir escaped into an old people's home, which he called his "home" now.

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True

Question 7

Samir did not take the job offered at the nursing home because...

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he was afraid of the effect the work might have on him.

Question 8

The customary family meal is prepared by Maqbool's wife.

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False

Question 9

When Samir visited the widow and her daughters, he declines the offer of refreshments because he....

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does not want them to spend their money on things for him.

Question 10

After Samir has made up his mind to return to England, his brother and the rest of the family ...

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seem relieved he is going back.

Question 11

A few years later, as the political situation in England become more difficult for immigrants, Samir...

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nevertheless stayed on in England with his family.

Question 12

This year Samir and his son Maqbool are celebrating Eid...

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in Maqbool's house with the whole family.

Questions 12