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

2. 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 does not want to be circumcised.
(c) That she is fearful of marriage.
(d) That she is a lesbian.

3. How did Maha react to the decision regarding her relationship with Aisha?
(a) She was furious.
(b) She was an excited as Aisha.
(c) She was irritated, but understanding.
(d) She was worried that it was a bad idea.

4. What unexpected, forbidden items did Sultana find among Maha's possessions when she was packing her things, at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Pornography.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Love letters from a depraved older man.
(d) Books on the occult and witchcraft.

5. Why did Sultana believe that Amani's upbringing was the reason for the changes in her behavior?
(a) She grew up too poor and put too much value on worthless things.
(b) She was not given enough religious instruction.
(c) She grew up too wealthy and never learned the value of anything.
(d) She was exposed to the Western lifestyle at too young of an age.