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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The City of Many-Columned Iram and Abdullah Son of Abi Kalibah.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abdullah, Son of Abi Kalibah, find while in search?
(a) A prison.
(b) An abandoned precious stone and gem city.
(c) A group of angels on their way to the second level of heaven.
(d) A school for magic.

2. King Shaddad's son inscribed the king's tomb with what?
(a) The symbols for greed.
(b) Their family name.
(c) A poetic warning against offending Allah.
(d) A song sung by the three angels.

3. What is sent to the hermit after the angel?
(a) A priest.
(b) A rich man.
(c) A wife.
(d) A servant.

4. When Hatim of the Tribe of Tayy died, where was he buried?
(a) In a cave.
(b) Under an olive tree.
(c) On a mountain top.
(d) With his wife and children.

5. Of the men questioned by the Three Ladies of Baghdad, who was known to have loved sailing the seas?
(a) The First Kalandar.
(b) The Second Kalandar,
(c) The Prince.
(d) The Third Kalandar.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the King of Himyar awoke, what did he find?

2. What did the King of Himyar see in his dream?

3. At the end of the story of The Three Apples, what tale does Ja'afar refer to?

4. According to lore, what happened to Kind Shaddad?

5. What does Kamar take from Budur while she is sleeping?

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