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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name the Shakil sisters give to their house?
(a) Damascus.
(b) Nishapur.
(c) Bassorah.
(d) Tayy.

2. How old is Rani Humayun's betrothed at the time of their marriage?
(a) 30.
(b) 45.
(c) 25.
(d) 18.

3. How many daughters does Old Man Shakil have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. How many male servants remain in the Shakil sisters' house?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Thirteen.

5. Which of the following does Omar request as a present on his 12th birthday?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A new library.
(c) To be let out of the house.
(d) To be given free reign of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Omar believe Hell is located?

2. What is the name of the girl whom Omar accompanies in a jeep?

3. What do the sisters purchase from the handyman Mistri Yakoob Balloch?

4. How many of the sisters feign pregnancy after their coming-out party?

5. Into where are the Muslims herded for their own safety, following the death of Bilquis' father?

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