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

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

3. In the story of Hatim of the Tribe of Tayy, why did the King of Himyar camp near Hatim's tomb?
(a) To see the angels appear there.
(b) To hear the wailing.
(c) To watch Hatim rise.
(d) To guard it.

4. During a pilgrimage to Mecca in the story of The Sweep and The Noble Lady, pilgrims overhear a man praying for what?
(a) Riches.
(b) The demonic curse to be lifted.
(c) One more year of life.
(d) The love of another man's wife.

5. Because Ja'far cannot find the murderer of the woman, he and his family are what?
(a) Cursed by a demon.
(b) Banished from the kingdom.
(c) Sentenced to be hanged.
(d) Sentenced to 100 years in prison.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Caliph respond to the story of Ali The Persian?

3. What happens to the sweep after he tells his story to the Emir?

4. What do the two kings, Sharyar and his brother, Shah Zaman, vow?

5. Kamar says that marriage would be the 'cup of death' because......?

(see the answer key)

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