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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the pilgrimage, for which of her children did Sultana worry the most?
(a) Amani.
(b) Abdullah.
(c) Maha.
(d) Muhammad.

2. When Maha confirmed her family's suspicions about the story she wrote, what aspect of Saudi social life was revealed?
(a) Many Saudi men find trivial reasons to have unwanted wives murdered, legally.
(b) With more royal females than males, Saudi princesses often fall in love with men that are considered below their social class.
(c) Strict segregation often leads to secret homosexuality.
(d) Young wives of elderly men often seek out romantic relationships with servants.

3. When Sultana became distressed over problems with her children, how did she begin to damage herself physically?
(a) She began twisting and pulling out her hair.
(b) She began cutting herself.
(c) She started taking drugs.
(d) She gorged herself on fatty foods and developed heart disease.

4. What was Amani's reaction to the notable event that took place at the Plain of Mina?
(a) She was overjoyed and smiled for the first time in months.
(b) She was horrified and had to be taken away to calm down.
(c) She told her mother she was finally at peace with her lot in life.
(d) She became horribly depressed and was immediately sent to London to treatment.

5. While in London, how did Maha behave toward her family?
(a) She refused to see any of them.
(b) She remained angry.
(c) She slowly accepted her situation.
(d) She was thrilled to be free from the oppression of Saudi Arabia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the sad story of Sultana's cousin, what memorable act did the woman attempt?

3. What did Sultana do after she discovered Abdullah's motive and actions?

4. What was the aftermath of Abdullah's plan?

5. What personal decision did Maha make after spying on a Saudi man through a peephole?

(see the answer key)

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