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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29, Ma'aruf The Cobbler And His Wife Fatimah.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the first animal that is caught tell Khalifah to do?
(a) Cast his net again.
(b) Go to Cairo.
(c) Praise Allah more often.
(d) Become a monk.

2. What does the Kazi do when faced with Ali and the Kurd?
(a) Tells them to report to the king.
(b) Confirms that they are brothers.
(c) Asks them for their separate stories.
(d) Joins them for a feast.

3. In The Tale of the Three Apples, who does the Caliph decree responsible for the woman's death?
(a) The slave's wife.
(b) The Caliph's daughter.
(c) The husband of the woman.
(d) The lying slave.

4. What does the Kurd do when he sees Ali with what he is holding?
(a) Claims that Ali is his brother.
(b) Claims it is his.
(c) Drops to his knees crying.
(d) Drops to his knees praying.

5. What does the Emir do after meeting the nomad and returning home?
(a) Changes into his fine garments.
(b) Tells his servants to find the nomad.
(c) Consults with his holy man.
(d) Sends his servants to serve a feast.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of How Abu Hasan Broke Wind, what is the great celebration Abu Hasan is throwing?

2. To whom does Abdullah first report this newfound news?

3. Who does King Shahryar send to give gifts to his brother?

4. How many times did Khalifah cast his fishing net in Khalifah The Fisherman of Baghdad?

5. After traveling back home in disguise, what does Abu Hasan do for the rest of his days in the story of How Abu Hasan Broke Wind?

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