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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What change in Amani occurred during the family's holy pilgrimage?
(a) She decided that she was confused about her path in life and what God wanted from her.
(b) She decided to reject religion completely.
(c) She became devoutly religious.
(d) She became depressed and withdrawn.

2. How did Sultana fare during the purification process before the holy pilgrimage?
(a) She devoted herself to the idea and had only a little trouble.
(b) She struggled greatly.
(c) She knew she would fail, so she refused to begin the process.
(d) She suffered a nervous breakdown.

3. Why did the family's arrival in London surprise the permanent staff at the family home?
(a) They were forced to keep their travel plans a secret.
(b) They forgot to call.
(c) They arrived a month earlier than they had planned.
(d) The war had kept the family away for a couple of years.

4. What became of Sultana's cousin at the end of her sad story?
(a) She lived out her life in complete seclusion in the women's room.
(b) She was stoned to death.
(c) She was shot before a firing squad.
(d) She committed suicide when she lost all hope.

5. What dream did Kareem have that he tells Sultana was the reason behind his attitude toward the pilgrimage?
(a) He dreamed that his wife was kidnapped.
(b) He dreamed that his family was killed.
(c) He dreamed he was trampled to death.
(d) He dreamed that he would be murdered if he allowed his family to attend the pilgrimage.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Kareem confronted Noorah about her interactions with Maha, how did Sultana feel about Noorah's despair?

2. What threat to the pilgrimage made the family nervous about taking the trip?

3. How was Sultana's upbringing different from those of her children?

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

5. How did Maha react to the decision regarding her relationship with Aisha?

(see the answer key)

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