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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did the family servant, Fatma, begin wailing and praying while she prepared the family's supper?
(a) Her granddaughter was to be circumcised that night.
(b) She was worried that Kareem was going to fire her the next day.
(c) Her family in Cairo was starving and she was powerless to help them.
(d) She knew Sultana's secret and it was tearing her up inside.

3. After the first day of the pilgrimage, what sounds did Sultana hear coming from Amani's room?
(a) The sound of animals that Amani and snuck along on the pilgrimage.
(b) The sound of chanting that Sultana associated with witchcraft.
(c) The sound of Maha and Amani arguing about the existence of God.
(d) The sound of loud and fervent prayer.

4. How did Kareem's dream about the pilgrimage hinder him?
(a) He could not overcome the fear it caused.
(b) He knew it was a message to him about what to do.
(c) The dream made him angry and certain about how to handle the situation.
(d) He thought it was Allah's will that he obey the dream.

5. At the end of the pilgrimage, for which of her children did Sultana worry the most?
(a) Muhammad.
(b) Abdullah.
(c) Amani.
(d) Maha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What became of Sultana's cousin at the end of her sad story?

2. When Kareem and Sultana talked to their children about women and their role in Saudi society, what was their main message?

3. What was the purpose of Maha's trip to London in Chapter 3?

4. What circumstances led up to Reema's situation?

5. Who was Jean Sasson?

(see the answer key)

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