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

2. 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.

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

4. Upon seeing his father a second time, Ajib believes his father to be a what?
(a) A hunchback.
(b) Cook.
(c) A peasant.
(d) A king.

5. Who is Gobbo?
(a) An evil demon.
(b) An old slave.
(c) An old eunich.
(d) An ugly hunchback.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kamar take from Budur while she is sleeping?

2. In the story of The Sweep and The Noble Lady, what do the pilgrims do with the praying man?

3. In the story of Ali The Persian, bread, a lemon, cheese, and olives are found where?

4. In The Tale of the Three Apples, what did the woman's husband bring her when she was ill?

5. What is Shams al-Din Mohammed's first daugher's name?

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