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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name the Shakil sisters give to their house?
(a) Bassorah.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Tayy.
(d) Nishapur.

2. How do the sisters continue to pay for the house's regular needs?
(a) By selling the household treasures piece-by-piece.
(b) By prostituting themselves.
(c) By using their inheritance.
(d) By selling their children into slavery.

3. How many of the sisters feign pregnancy after their coming-out party?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Zero.
(d) Four.

4. For how long are the gates of the Shakil house sealed?
(a) Fifty years.
(b) Three and a half years.
(c) Forever.
(d) Thirty years.

5. What significant action does Omar do to Farah before leaving her father's customs post?
(a) Beat her.
(b) Hypnotize her.
(c) Paint her hands.
(d) Insult her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Old Man Shakil hate?

2. Where does Omar believe Hell is located?

3. For whom does Omar look among the Englishmen?

4. Who comes to Omar's aid when he is overwhelmed by the religious zealots?

5. For how long is Omar imprisoned in the house of the Shakil sisters?

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