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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. In The Tale of Kamar Al-Zaman, what does Kamar chase for ten days?
(a) A bird.
(b) An antelope.
(c) A jinni.
(d) An ifrita.

2. Bukhayt was sold as a slave at the age of what?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Seven.

3. In the story of Ali The Persian, bread, a lemon, cheese, and olives are found where?
(a) Under a tree.
(b) In the palace of the king.
(c) In the bag.
(d) On the Caliph's doorstep.

4. What was Ma'an doing when he became separated from the rest of his company?
(a) Escaping a lion.
(b) Hunting gazelles.
(c) Hunting antelope.
(d) Escaping a lynx.

5. 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 guard it.
(d) To watch Hatim rise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main struggle of the man who stole the gold dog bowl?

2. Where does the ruined man who became rich again fall asleep after his travels?

3. What does Lady Zubaydah order her staff to do to look as though they are mourning Kut's death?

4. Where does the hermit live?

5. What do the peahen and antelope agree upon as their only protection?

(see the answer key)

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