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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story about the Prophet Muhammad's attitude toward women did Kareem tell his children?
(a) The prophet wept when he heard of people burying their daughters alive.
(b) The prophet instructed a tribe of men to kill all females born to their family for 10 years.
(c) The prophet stood on a mountaintop and told the people that Allah desired that men should govern over women with kindness and love.
(d) The prophet spoke to the king in a dream and told him that Islamic women deserved equality.

2. What was the purpose of Maha's trip to London in Chapter 3?
(a) To avoid being stoned to death in her country.
(b) To study abroad.
(c) To escape the oppression of women.
(d) To seek mental help.

3. What suspicions of Sultana did Kareem have after he discovered what Abdullah had stolen from the safe?
(a) He suspected that Abdullah was simply following his mother's orders.
(b) He suspected that she was the real thief and wrongfully blamed her son.
(c) He suspected that Maha was the real thief and Sultana was covering for her by blaming Abdullah.
(d) He suspected her of supplying the safe combination.

4. During the family's holy pilgrimage, what was the significance of visiting Mount Arafat?
(a) It was where the Prophet Muhammad gave his final sermon.
(b) It is considered the birthplace of Islam.
(c) It is where scientists believe the Kaaba was built.
(d) It was where Sultana and Kareem were wed.

5. Who accompanied Maha to London?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Her older brother and an aunt.
(c) Her grandparents.
(d) Her sisters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Maha's relationship with Aisha?

3. Overall, what did Sultana think of Yousif, Kareem's childhood friend?

4. When Maha confirmed her family's suspicions about the story she wrote, what aspect of Saudi social life was revealed?

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

(see the answer key)

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