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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When her marriage to Aisha's father was over, what happened to Reema?

2. In Chapter 1, why did Kareem come home in an angry rush and Sultana feared that he had learned of her book?

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

4. In the sad story of Sultana's cousin, what memorable act did the woman attempt?

5. According to Sultana, what were the main duties of King Fahd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain mut'a, the cruel and selfish custom practiced by the depraved father of Maha's friend, Aisha.

2. Describe how Kareem seemed to Sultana to be more modern-thinking and progressive in his attitude toward women.

3. Explain why Maha went to London and who accompanied her.

4. Describe the story Maha wrote while in London.

5. Describe Kareem's dream about the holy pilgrimage.

6. In the end, explain what the family decided to do about Sultana and the book and how they treated her.

7. Describe why Sultana reacted as she did when she heard that two men were trampled to death at Makkah.

8. In explaining a woman's place in Saudi society to their children, describe the example Kareem gave of the Prophet Mohammad's opinion on the subject and Sultana's explanation of what the Koran says about a woman's place among men.

9. At the end of the family's holy pilgrimage, Sultana had great worries about Amani's future. Explain why Sultana feared that Amani might become a religious extremist?

10. When Sultana told her daughters stories on the plane during their holy pilgrimage, how did their reaction make Sultana feel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amani learned a terrible secret about her cousin, Majed. What occurred and what were the consequences for the unfortunate woman involved? How did his father react to the news? What was his father's greatest concern about the situation?

Essay Topic 2

Princess Sultana's passion in life is supporting women of Saudi society in their quest for equal rights and fair treatment by men. Cite four examples from the book of how women in Saudi Arabia were oppressed or mistreated by men.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the various actions Abdullah took to help Jafer and Fayza be together. What parts of Abdullah's upbringing likely caused him to feel compelled to help the two be together?

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