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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. In the story of The Sweep and The Noble Lady, where does the sweep work?
(a) In a nobleman's home.
(b) In a gold merchant's home.
(c) In a slaughterhouse.
(d) At a tailor's.

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

3. According to lore, what happened to Kind Shaddad?
(a) He died of an evil curse.
(b) He disappeared while hunting.
(c) He was struck dead by Allah.
(d) A Jinni killed him.

4. Why does the poor man take the dog's bowl to the market?
(a) To use it for blackmail.
(b) To sell it for a slave.
(c) To find out its worth.
(d) To sell it for money.

5. What kind of fish is the first one Khalifah catches in Khalifah The Fisherman of Baghdad?
(a) A stingray.
(b) A bottle fish.
(c) A herring.
(d) A catfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughters does King Sabur have in the story of The Ebony Horse?

2. At the end of the story of The Three Apples, what tale does Ja'afar refer to?

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

4. For how long does Abu Kir sit around and loaf in Alexandria?

5. What did Caliph bin Marwan hear about involving Lord Solomon in the story The City of Brass?

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