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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the family's arrival in London surprise the permanent staff at the family home?
(a) The war had kept the family away for a couple of years.
(b) They arrived a month earlier than they had planned.
(c) They were forced to keep their travel plans a secret.
(d) They forgot to call.

2. What did Sultana tell her children that the Koran says about equality of women?
(a) Men have the great responsibility of protecting and caring for their wives.
(b) Men and women are equal in the eyes of God and the prophet.
(c) Even young boys are to have more rights than their own mothers simply because of their gender.
(d) Women must serve men with joyful hearts.

3. What became of Sultana's cousin at the end of her sad story?
(a) She was shot before a firing squad.
(b) She was stoned to death.
(c) She lived out her life in complete seclusion in the women's room.
(d) She committed suicide when she lost all hope.

4. After reading Maha's story, what realization was made by her family?
(a) That she is in love with a boy below her social class.
(b) That she is a lesbian.
(c) That she does not want to be circumcised.
(d) That she is fearful of marriage.

5. During the family's holy pilgrimage, what notable event took place at the Plain of Mina?
(a) Kareem was nearly trampled to death.
(b) The family watched hundreds of animals be taken to slaughter.
(c) Amani had her religious awakening.
(d) Sultana gave up all luxuries to commerate the sacrifice of her ancestors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What suspicions of Sultana did Kareem have after he discovered what Abdullah had stolen from the safe?

2. How did Sultana view her son Abdullah's attitude toward women?

3. To whom in London did Maha feel comfortable speaking to, openly?

4. What reason did Sultana give her children for the plight of women in Saudi Arabia?

5. What horrible story, that shocked Kareem, did Yousif believe was not a crime?

(see the answer key)

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