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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. The eldest of the Three Ladies of Baghdad speaks of two black dogs. Who are they?
(a) The pets of the First Kalandar.
(b) The Eldest Lady's sisters.
(c) Cursed Jinnis.
(d) Gifts from the Third Kalandar.

2. Upon meeting the angel, the hermit does what?
(a) Ignores it.
(b) Takes it as a pet.
(c) Sends it away.
(d) Makes it his slave.

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

4. According to the First Kalandar, when he returned to his kingdom for the first time, he found what?
(a) His palace to have been overtaken by his Wazir.
(b) His wife had run away with the Wazir.
(c) The palace had turned to stone.
(d) His Wazir had fled the palace.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon seeing his father a second time, Ajib believes his father to be a what?

3. Whose pet does the baboon prince become?

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

5. In the story of Hatim of the Tribe of Tayy, why did the King of Himyar camp near Hatim's tomb?

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