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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. What dream did Sultana have about Amani's future?
(a) She dreamed that Amani ran away and never again spoke to her.
(b) She dreamed that Amani married and had a happy life.
(c) She dreamed that Amani would marry but be widowed at a young age.
(d) She dreamed that she joined an extremist terrorist cult.

2. How does King Fahd look to Sultana in the photo?
(a) Cruel and wicked.
(b) Weary and tired.
(c) Weak and sickly.
(d) Stern, regal and imposing.

3. What impact on women's rights did the Gulf War have for the women of Saudi Arabia?
(a) The restrictions vanished for a short period of time.
(b) The restrictions became harsher.
(c) The restrictions were lessened.
(d) The war had little impact on women's rights.

4. What special privilege was granted to Sultana in Makkah because of her royal status?
(a) She was allowed to take off her veil when she prayed.
(b) She was driven to the holy site instead of walking with the other worshipers.
(c) She was allowed to pray inside a holy shrine.
(d) She was permitted to enter the city.

5. Since Ali had divorced his wife, Nada, three times, why did he need his sisters' help?
(a) He knew she was in love with another man and wanted them to talk to her.
(b) He wanted to plan a romantic way to win her back.
(c) She needed to wed and be divorced from another man before she could marry Ali again.
(d) He needed lessons in being a better husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Maha's shocking statement at the end of Chapter 2 convince her parents to do?

2. What happened when Sultana confronted Kareem about his attitude toward the pilgrimage?

3. What story about the Prophet Muhammad's attitude toward women did Kareem tell his children?

4. What was the aftermath of Abdullah's plan?

5. After the first day of the pilgrimage, what sounds did Sultana hear coming from Amani's room?

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