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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Amani's love of animals so unique in Saudi Arabia?
(a) The Koran declared all animals unclean.
(b) Muslims were forbidden to touch animals that were not used for food.
(c) Most Saudis did not show affection to animals.
(d) Having pets was illegal in Saudi Arabia.

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

3. What happened after Kareem and Sultana confronted Amani and told her she needed to have passion for humans and not animals?
(a) She threatened to kill herself.
(b) She became depressed and released all the animals from their cages.
(c) She calmed down and became less fanatic.
(d) She became angry and more fanatic than ever.

4. How were Sultana's "forgotten" people disadvantaged in Saudi Arabia?
(a) They were treated as second-class citizens and had no rights.
(b) They were forbidden to leave the country.
(c) They were not permitted any form of education.
(d) They were not allowed to work.

5. At age 10, to what did Maha set on fire?
(a) Her brother's clothing.
(b) The Koran.
(c) A beloved pet.
(d) The family car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Amani's reaction to the notable event that took place at the Plain of Mina?

2. Who was Jean Sasson?

3. Among the purification rituals before the holy pilgrimage, what was not allowed?

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

5. In what ways did Sultana hold the king responsible for the plight of the country's forgotten citizens?

(see the answer key)

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