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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Strict segregation often leads to secret homosexuality.
(c) Young wives of elderly men often seek out romantic relationships with servants.
(d) With more royal females than males, Saudi princesses often fall in love with men that are considered below their social class.

2. 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 calmed down and became less fanatic.
(c) She became depressed and released all the animals from their cages.
(d) She became angry and more fanatic than ever.

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

4. Before the family's pilgrimage in Chapter 4, how often had they made the trip as a group, previously?
(a) Every year.
(b) Never.
(c) Once every decade.
(d) Only once when the children were small.

5. What thoughts did Sultana come to have about Amani's impact on the royal family?
(a) She feared that Amani would expose the family's dark secrets.
(b) She feared that Amani would be the downfall of the family.
(c) She was worried that Amani's actions would embarrass the family name.
(d) She knew Amani would be the favored child for her selfless giving.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sultana and Fatma returned home, how did Sultana feel on the drive back?

2. As Amani began to change after the family's holy pilgrimage, how did she feel about her family?

3. During the trip to London, what is revealed about Maha's relationship with her grandmother, Noorah?

4. What unexpected, forbidden items did Sultana find among Maha's possessions when she was packing her things, at the end of Chapter 2?

5. Why did Abdullah's best friend, Jafer, and a woman named Fayza have to elope to be together?

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