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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what season of the Muslim faith did Sultana and her family make the holy pilgrimage?
(a) Haj.
(b) Ramadan.
(c) Lent.
(d) Mecca.

2. Among the purification rituals before the holy pilgrimage, what was not allowed?
(a) Work.
(b) Travel outside the country.
(c) Wearing of perfume, jewelry or makeup.
(d) Eating during the daytime.

3. What is the name of the time of purity that Sultana's Muslim family observed before making the holy pilgrimage?
(a) Haj.
(b) Ihram.
(c) Mecca.
(d) Kabbah.

4. What did Sultana and Kareem discover that Maha was taking to work with her at the hospital?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A Bible.
(c) Brass knuckles.
(d) Drugs.

5. Who was Jean Sasson?
(a) Sultana's most trusted servant.
(b) The author responsible for telling Sultana's story.
(c) An American wed to a Saudi prince.
(d) Sultana's real identity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Amani's family handle her animal obsession?

3. What change in Amani occurred during the family's holy pilgrimage?

4. How did Kareem's dream about the pilgrimage hinder him?

5. How were Sultana's "forgotten" people disadvantaged in Saudi Arabia?

(see the answer key)

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