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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “What’s Expected of Us”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prediction does Fuwaad make to the captain of the city guard in "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate"?
(a) That the Caliph’s grandson would be born an albino.
(b) That the Caliph's grandson would be born via caesarean section.
(c) That the Caliph's grandson would be born prematurely.
(d) That the Caliph's grandson would be born in a caul.

2. According to the narrator of "What's Expected of Us," why has he sent this warning?
(a) Because he wants to prove free will exists.
(b) Because he had no choice.
(c) Because he wants to change the future.
(d) Because he loves humanity.

3. According to the narrator of "Exhalation," how long will it take before their species died out?
(a) Many centuries.
(b) Many hours.
(c) Many days.
(d) Many weeks.

4. What was the name of Fuwaad’s wife?
(a) Najya.
(b) Amira.
(c) Raniya.
(d) Taahira.

5. According to the narrator of "Exhalation," what is one mystery they have never solved?
(a) The nature of speech.
(b) The nature of movement.
(c) The nature of memory.
(d) The nature of the universe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the second story Bashaarat tells Fuwaad?

2. In Bashaarat’s second tale, what shocked the young weaver about his future self?

3. According to the narrator of "Exhalation," each being daily consumes two sets of what?

4. According to the narrator of "What's Expected of Us," it is impossible to do what?

5. How does the narrator of "Exhalation" describe their fate on page 53?

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