Iqbal was pale, too, but not as pale as Hussain Khan. He took the knife that we all used to cut the ends of the knots, raised it above his head, and seemed to look each of us in the eye. Then he calmly turned and cut the carpet from top to bottom, right through the middle. —Iqbal, Francesco D’Adamo What inference can be made about Iqbal, based on the details in the passage? Iqbal is ill and requires medical attention. Iqbal is afraid, but also brave and determined. Iqbal wants the other children to join his rebellion. Iqbal is terrified and panicked that he will get in trouble.