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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25, Abu Kir The Dyer And Abu Sir The Barber.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Caliph Abd al-Malik bin Marwan live in the story The City of Brass?
(a) Cairo.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Baghdad.
(d) Israel.

2. How much money does the Emir end up paying for the Badawi's cucumbers after all bargaining is completed?
(a) 240 dinars.
(b) Nothing.
(c) 2180 dinars.
(d) 50 dinars.

3. For how long does Abu Kir sit around and loaf in Alexandria?
(a) Twenty days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Thirty days.
(d) Eight days.

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

5. Bukhayt was sold as a slave at the age of what?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Thirteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the wealthy man feed to his dogs in gold bowls?

2. What is the main struggle of the man who stole the gold dog bowl?

3. What did Caliph bin Marwan hear about involving Lord Solomon in the story The City of Brass?

4. Of the men questioned by the Three Ladies of Baghdad, who was known to have loved sailing the seas?

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

(see the answer key)

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