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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24, Khalifah The Fisherman of Bagdad.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the nomad say that the Emir is?
(a) Generous.
(b) Cheap.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Wealthy.

3. To whom does Khalifah sell his first fish?
(a) Balanan.
(b) Sinbad.
(c) Lahiji.
(d) Abu.

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

5. How many times did Khalifah cast his fishing net in Khalifah The Fisherman of Baghdad?
(a) Twenty-three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of the ruined man who became rich again through a dream, where does the wealthy man live?

2. During a pilgrimage to Mecca in the story of The Sweep and The Noble Lady, pilgrims overhear a man praying for what?

3. What kind of fish is the first one Khalifah catches in Khalifah The Fisherman of Baghdad?

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

5. Why does the poor man take the dog's bowl to the market?

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