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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the sisters all gathered to remember their mother, they told Sultana that their mother thought Sultana was a thief. What did Sultana do then that made them all laugh?
(a) She did an impression of their brother, Ali.
(b) She slipped into the Wonder Garment she had stolen and danced for them.
(c) She went to her room to retrieve things she had taken from each of them over the years.
(d) She showed them the photos she had stolen from Kareem's secret hiding spot.

2. What vow did Sultana make to herself as she fell asleep after dealing with Fatma's problem?
(a) She was going to purify and cleanse herself to make things right with God.
(b) She would make sure that none of her servants' families were starving while she had so much.
(c) She would never again let Kareem ruin another innocent life.
(d) She would fight against female circumcision.

3. What huge obstacle did Jafer and Fayza face when they decided to elope?
(a) Fayza was betrothed to another man.
(b) Jafer was already married.
(c) Abdullah was also in love with Fayza.
(d) Fayza did not have access to her passport or traveling papers.

4. What was the purpose of the Wonder Garment?
(a) To slim the waist.
(b) To make a man look taller.
(c) To maximize sexual performance.
(d) To minimize a large rear end.

5. Who was Reema?
(a) Sultana's oldest daughter.
(b) Sultana's middle sister.
(c) Kareem's mother.
(d) Kareem's new wife.

6. After hearing Amani speak poorly of her family, why did Sultana lock the family's jewels in a safe?
(a) Amani had threatened to give them to the poor.
(b) Sultana was worried that Amani would destroy them in a rage.
(c) She was afraid Amani would sell them for money to help her escape Saudi Arabia.
(d) Amani was stealing from everyone in the family.

7. At the same time that Sultana was dealing with problems with her children, what trouble was Sara having with her daughter, Nashwa?
(a) She began stealing.
(b) She told her mother she was a lesbian.
(c) She became a religious extremist.
(d) She was acting sexually suggestive toward the family's servants.

8. What circumstances led up to Reema's situation?
(a) She had received threatening notes and phone calls for several weeks leading up to the attack.
(b) Her husband grew increasingly violent and raped her one night after watching pornography.
(c) She fell in love with her driver, who was kind to her, unlike her abusive husband.
(d) She had planned for years to leave her husband if he ever hit her, which he did one night after getting drunk and gambling.

9. What suspicions of Sultana did Kareem have after he discovered what Abdullah had stolen from the safe?
(a) He suspected that Maha was the real thief and Sultana was covering for her by blaming Abdullah.
(b) He suspected that she was the real thief and wrongfully blamed her son.
(c) He suspected that Abdullah was simply following his mother's orders.
(d) He suspected her of supplying the safe combination.

10. After leaving Cairo, the family traveled to Monaco to share a villa with Sultana's sisters. What was the sisters' mood when they arrived?
(a) Anger and resentment.
(b) Sadness and anxiety.
(c) Joyful celebration.
(d) Polite but distant, like strangers.

11. To where did Jafer and Fayza flee together?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Australia.

12. How did Sultana react to Fatma's explanation of why she was so upset?
(a) She bribed Fatma with the promise of money if she would keep quiet.
(b) She was sympathetic and wanted to help those who were poor and starving.
(c) She explained that she was against female circumcision and thought it barbaric.
(d) She threatened to fire Fatma.

13. What news of Reema did the family learn when they arrived in Monaco?
(a) She had stolen money and escaped from her abusive husband.
(b) She had been raped while out shopping.
(c) She had been brutally attacked by her husband.
(d) she was suspected of cheating on her husband.

14. What warning did Fatma share with Sultana because of a dream she had?
(a) That Sultana must cool her anger over women's issues or face great unhappiness.
(b) That Sultana must pack immediately and leave Cairo to be safe.
(c) That Kareem was a bad man and she must be watchful and wary of him.
(d) That her daughter, Amani, was becoming an extremist religious terrorist.

15. How did the story of Reema's situation leave Sultana feeling?
(a) Downcast and disillusioned.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Angry and ready to fight.
(d) Hopeful and excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Kareem's condition and attitude when Sultana returned home with Fatma?

2. Why did Sultana believe that Amani's upbringing was the reason for the changes in her behavior?

3. Worried, Kareem calls Sultana to check the family's safe for what?

4. How did Jafer and Fayza communicate before meeting in person to begin their affair?

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

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