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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, The City of Brass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story The Angel of Death With The Proud King And The Devout Man, after hearing of his imminent death, what does the pious man do?
(a) He asks for a son.
(b) He lies prostrate to pray.
(c) He kills his wife.
(d) He praises Allah.

2. Who translates the messages on the seven white marble tablets in the story The City of Brass?
(a) Balita.
(b) Abu Talib.
(c) Santosh.
(d) Abd al-Samad.

3. _______ seize the sweep while he is working and bring him to the noble lady.
(a) Demons.
(b) Jinnis.
(c) Eunuchs.
(d) Angels.

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

5. What is the name of the tribe of blacks encountered towards the end of the story of The City of Brass?
(a) Hagh.
(b) Sons of Abraham.
(c) Hamm.
(d) Balakrishnan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person that the animals in The Tale of The Birds And The Beasts And The Carpenter meet?

2. In the story of The Ebony Horse, how many wise men arrived at King Sabur's palace?

3. How does the Chief of Police respond to the ruined man after he is told about the dream?

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

5. In the story of How Abu Hasan Broke Wind, Abu Hasan holds a great celebration in the City of ______ of Al-Yaman.

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