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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the sad story of Sultana's cousin, what memorable act did the woman attempt?
(a) She told her husband she was going shopping and actually fled the country with only a passport and a few posessions.
(b) She faked her death and tried to escape the country dressed as a man.
(c) She kidnapped her driver at gunpoint and made him drive her to the airport.
(d) She contacted the authorities in the United States and begged them to rescue her.

2. What part in Abdullah's plan did Sultana actually play?
(a) She warned Abdullah not to get caught, but did not actually participate in the plan.
(b) She played no part, but lied to protect Maha from being arrested and executed.
(c) She planned the entire thing and Abdullah merely followed her orders.
(d) She played no part.

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

4. After Kareem confronted Noorah about her interactions with Maha, how did Sultana feel about Noorah's despair?
(a) Sultana was angry with Kareem for causing his mother pain.
(b) Sultana took pleasure in Noorah's despair.
(c) Sultana was furious with Maha.
(d) Sultana was devastated that her mother-in-law was hurt.

5. When Kareem and Sultana talked to their children about women and their role in Saudi society, what was their main message?
(a) Women in Saudi Arabia must always remain subserviant to men because it is what the Koran commands.
(b) Saudi society was changing and would become better for women.
(c) It was up to their children to bring the plight of women to the attention of the world.
(d) Saudi society would never change unless they acted fast.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the family's holy pilgrimage, what was the significance of visiting Mount Arafat?

2. After reading Maha's story, what realization was made by her family?

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

4. At the same time that Sultana was dealing with problems with her children, what trouble was Sara having with her daughter, Nashwa?

5. At the end of the pilgrimage, for which of her children did Sultana worry the most?

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