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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Sultana's biggest worry with the publication of her first book?
(a) That the king would be angry with her.
(b) That her identity would be revealed.
(c) That her sisters would be punished for her actions.
(d) That she would be exiled from the country.

2. When Maha confirmed her family's suspicions about the story she wrote, what aspect of Saudi social life was revealed?
(a) Strict segregation often leads to secret homosexuality.
(b) Young wives of elderly men often seek out romantic relationships with servants.
(c) Many Saudi men find trivial reasons to have unwanted wives murdered, legally.
(d) With more royal females than males, Saudi princesses often fall in love with men that are considered below their social class.

3. How was the marriage of Kareem and Sultana affected by Sultana's book?
(a) Kareem did not divorce Sultana but sent her to live in Egypt with her daughters.
(b) Kareem punished Sultana by placing her in seclusion in the women's room.
(c) Kareem immediately divorced Sultana.
(d) They argued, but their marriage ended up stronger than ever.

4. Why did Kareem's attitude toward the pilgrimage exasperate Sultana?
(a) He always insisted on going alone and would not allow Sultana to accompany him.
(b) He was not interested in going.
(c) He demanded that the family attend, even if they were not interested.
(d) He always scheduled the trip and then canceled the plans at the last minute.

5. In the Prologue, why does Sultana study the photo of King Fahd?
(a) He is her father.
(b) He is her uncle and the king of Saudi Arabia.
(c) He has just died.
(d) He is her nemesis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of Maha's trip to London in Chapter 3?

2. Sultana recalls the sad story of which distant cousin whose plight was described in a Western documentary?

3. What type of outburst did Sultana have before the family left on the pilgrimage?

4. Who accompanied Maha to London?

5. With the publication of her first book, Princess, what was Sultana's biggest regret?

(see the answer key)

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