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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Zubayda's rival in her profession?
(a) Khadija.
(b) Zanuba.
(c) Haniya.
(d) Jalila.

2. At what age was Yasin removed from his father's house?
(a) 12.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

3. What does Khadija demand a confession of from Aisha in addition to never watching the policeman again?
(a) Thievery.
(b) Treachery.
(c) Murder.
(d) Wrong.

4. For what does Ahmad try to hire the woman who comes to his store after the matchmaker?
(a) As a cook.
(b) As a dancer.
(c) As a singer.
(d) As a prostitute.

5. What is the name of the gathering that all of Ahmad's family has at sunset except for him?
(a) Family time.
(b) Tea queue.
(c) Coffee hour.
(d) Secret hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Khadija catch Aisha doing in Chapter 22 that explains her reasons for doting on her appearance?

2. What is on a provocative poster that Kamal looks at along with the shrine of al-Husayn?

3. What is Amina's husband's name?

4. What does Yasin call his mother before angrily leaving her in Chapter 18?

5. For what reason must Aisha make her confession, according to Khadija in Chapter 22?

(see the answer key)

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