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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described as the more beautiful of Amina's daughters?
(a) Khadija.
(b) Zanuba.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Jalilia.

2. What does Amina feel opening as she pleads with Ahmad about Aisha's marriage in Chapter 25?
(a) Hell's gates.
(b) The trash.
(c) A black hole.
(d) A bottomless pit.

3. What is Ahmad's assistant waiting to hear recited by a sheikh in Chapter 7?
(a) The Qur'an.
(b) Their horoscopes.
(c) The daily rules.
(d) The news.

4. How many years has Amina been married to her husband?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 10 years.

5. What is the mock profession Ahmad's friends put on before leaving him in Chapter 16?
(a) A prayer service.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Fahmy and Yasin in the book?

2. Which of the following is not one of Ahmad's morning rituals?

3. What is the name of the sheikh that admonishes Ahmad for his adultery and drunkenness?

4. What is the name of the gathering that all of Ahmad's family has at sunset except for him?

5. What is the only part of love to which Ahmad responds?

(see the answer key)

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