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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom in London did Maha feel comfortable speaking to, openly?
(a) The family's elderly housekeeper.
(b) Her psychiatrist.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) The king.

2. What was the result of Maha's cursing and swearing at her grandfather?
(a) He instructed Sultana and Kareem to have Maha stoned to death.
(b) He denied the existence of both Maha and her sister.
(c) He called the religious police to deal with Maha.
(d) He sent Maha away to live in exile in Egypt.

3. After arriving in London, where did Maha immediately go?
(a) To a posh resort.
(b) To a mental institution.
(c) To a safehouse.
(d) To see long-lost family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the plane trip portion of the holy pilgrimage, what stories did Sultana tell her daughters?

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

3. What did Maha's shocking statement at the end of Chapter 2 convince her parents to do?

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

5. What impact on women's rights did the Gulf War have for the women of Saudi Arabia?

(see the answer key)

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