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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Ali The Persian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the end of his story, Bukhayt became the property of ____________.
(a) The High Council.
(b) The Palace of Baghdad.
(c) The Royal Treasury.
(d) The City of Cairo.

2. What do the King of Himyar's servants do for him in the evening after his dream about Hatim?
(a) Cook his camel.
(b) Go to the market to buy 3 apples.
(c) Sing music to attract the angels.
(d) Search for Hatim.

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

4. What happens to the sweep after he tells his story to the Emir?
(a) He is sent away by the queen.
(b) He is chosen to be an honored servant of the Wazir.
(c) He is excused from hanging.
(d) He is killed by the Emir's wife.

5. What does the Kurd do when he sees Ali with what he is holding?
(a) Claims it is his.
(b) Drops to his knees crying.
(c) Claims that Ali is his brother.
(d) Drops to his knees praying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the husband do when he finds an apple missing the first time?

2. In The Tale of Kamar al-Zaman, what do Maymunah and Dahnash bet over before going to Kamar?

3. The eldest of the Three Ladies of Baghdad speaks of two black dogs. Who are they?

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

5. In Chapter 1, 'The Fisherman and the Jinni', what does NOT turn up in the fisherman's first three casts?

(see the answer key)

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