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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With the publication of her first book, Princess, what was Sultana's biggest regret?
(a) That the book was a slap in the face to King Fahd.
(b) That her father never spoke to her again.
(c) That it ruined her marriage.
(d) That she lost custody of her children.

2. In what ways did Sultana hold the king responsible for the plight of the country's forgotten citizens?
(a) He made daily rulings that kept the people supressed.
(b) He did not exercise the power he had.
(c) She did not hold him responsible.
(d) He made excuses for being a poor leader and decision maker.

3. What was Amani like as a child?
(a) Loud and obnoxious.
(b) Sickly and always in the hospital.
(c) Quiet and studied a lot.
(d) Fearful and often worried she was not good enough.

4. What protection did the title of "princess" afford Sultana when it came to exposing her identity?
(a) There were hundreds of princesses like her in the royal family.
(b) She was safe from any harm or punishment because she was a part of the royal family.
(c) Princesses could get away with things that ordinary people could not.
(d) Anything she did wrong would be blamed on her husband.

5. How did Amani attempt to sabotage her family when they went hunting?
(a) She hid their car keys and made it impossible to leave.
(b) She refused to eat or speak until they agreed to cancel their hunting trip.
(c) She called the police and reported them.
(d) She dismantled their gins and threw ammunition away.

6. What horrible story, that shocked Kareem, did Yousif believe was not a crime?
(a) A man had seven wives, two of whom were his own daughters.
(b) A man wed teenage virgins, used them for sex and then divorced them instantly when he was bored of them.
(c) A man poured scalding water down the throat of his baby daughter to kill her.
(d) A man buried alive his unwanted children in the desert.

7. When Kareem and Sultana met with Aisha's father, what did the families decide about Maha and Aisha?
(a) That they should stop seeing each other.
(b) That Maha was a positive influence that Aisha really needed.
(c) That Aisha should come and live with Maha's family where she would have a better life.
(d) That they should both go into therapy together.

8. Who accompanied Maha to London?
(a) Her sisters.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Her older brother and an aunt.
(d) Her grandparents.

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

10. While in London, how did Maha behave toward her family?
(a) She slowly accepted her situation.
(b) She was thrilled to be free from the oppression of Saudi Arabia.
(c) She refused to see any of them.
(d) She remained angry.

11. Overall, what did Sultana think of Yousif, Kareem's childhood friend?
(a) She had great sympathy for him and his mission in life.
(b) He was arrogant and rude, but basically a good man like Kareem.
(c) He gave her hope that the men of Saudi Arabia could change.
(d) He represented the worst of the Muslim culture.

12. What type of outburst did Sultana have before the family left on the pilgrimage?
(a) It was about her fear for her daughter's health.
(b) It was about her lack of faith.
(c) It was about hating men.
(d) It was about her disappointment in her marriage.

13. During the family's holy pilgrimage, what was the significance of visiting Mount Arafat?
(a) It was where Sultana and Kareem were wed.
(b) It is considered the birthplace of Islam.
(c) It was where the Prophet Muhammad gave his final sermon.
(d) It is where scientists believe the Kaaba was built.

14. During the trip to London, what is revealed about Maha's relationship with her grandmother, Noorah?
(a) Noorah taught Maha about the occult.
(b) Noorah was the only member of the family Maha trusted completely.
(c) Noorah had plotted with Maha to kill Sultana.
(d) Noorah planned to kidnap Maha to help her escape Saudi Arabia.

15. What happened when Sultana confronted Kareem about his attitude toward the pilgrimage?
(a) They got into a shouting and shoving match.
(b) She begged him to allow her to go with him that year and he agreed.
(c) Kareem forbade her to ever go with him.
(d) They decided that Sultana would go alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does King Fahd look to Sultana in the photo?

2. What happened after Kareem and Sultana confronted Amani and told her she needed to have passion for humans and not animals?

3. What special privilege was granted to Sultana in Makkah because of her royal status?

4. When her father revealed a copy of Princess to the family, in which language was his copy written?

5. How was the marriage of Kareem and Sultana affected by Sultana's book?

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