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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Hatim Of the Tribe of Tayy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ajib sees his father the first time, he believes him to be a what?
(a) A slave.
(b) A demon.
(c) Cook.
(d) A merchant.

2. What did the King of Himyar see in his dream?
(a) Birds taking Hatim away.
(b) Birds plucking at Hatim's eyes.
(c) Angels singing.
(d) Hatim slaying his camel.

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

4. Who arrived before the King of Himyer the day following the king's dream?
(a) Hatim's two sons.
(b) Hatim's servant/messenger.
(c) Hatim.
(d) Hatim's only son.

5. When the King of Himyar awoke, what did he find?
(a) Hatim standing over him.
(b) His camel dying.
(c) Hatim being carried away by birds.
(d) Angels singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Each Kalandar is...

2. The hermit is tested by being sent an angel in the form of a what?

3. What do the sons of the Wazir of Cairo think they should do in order to have a son and a daughter so that the cousins will pledge to marry?

4. How many sons does the Wazir of Cairo have?

5. In The Tale of the Portress in Chapter 3, what is the title of the third sister?

(see the answer key)

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