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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At age 11, why did Maha curse and swear at her grandfather?
(a) She was jealous of the attention Abdullah received.
(b) Her grandfather was an evil man that harmed women.
(c) Her grandfather beat her and humiliated her.
(d) She had always hated her grandfather.

3. Where did Jafer and Fayza finally meet in person to start their affair?
(a) At a mosque.
(b) In a public market.
(c) At Abdullah's house.
(d) In a private conference room at Kareem's law firm.

4. What was Amani like as a child?
(a) Sickly and always in the hospital.
(b) Loud and obnoxious.
(c) Fearful and often worried she was not good enough.
(d) Quiet and studied a lot.

5. 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) Young wives of elderly men often seek out romantic relationships with servants.
(d) Strict segregation often leads to secret homosexuality.

Short Answer Questions

1. After what event did Sultana and her family rest in their villa in Cairo?

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

3. How did Kareem feel about Sultana's thoughts on Amani's impact on the royal family?

4. How did Amani's love of animals test her family's patience?

5. When Kareem and Sultana met with Aisha's father, what did the families decide about Maha and Aisha?

(see the answer key)

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