The Arabian Nights Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

How does Ali Baba transport treasure back to his house? (from Chapter 28, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves)

He fills his pockets with gold coins.

He hides it outside the cave and returns for it later.

He covers the treasure with straw and sticks to look like his usual loads.

He brings eleven donkeys from the town.

2.

Why is Ali the Persian called in to see the Caliph Harun al-Rashid? (from Chapter 13, Ali the Persian)

The Caliph wants to learn the Persian language.

The Caliph cannot not sleep.

The Caliph wants to see a Persian dance.

The Caliph wants news from Bagdad.

3.

Who is Ali the Persian? (from Chapter 13, Ali the Persian)

A traveler from Bagdad

A storyteller in the court of Caliph Harun al-Rashid

A Kurd who tells everyone he is Persian

A thief who becomes a friend of the Kazi

4.

What is the sweep's relationship with the noble lady? (from Chapter 12, The Sweep and the Noble Lady)

She pays him to sleep with her.

He had loved her since he was a boy.

She lets him see her undressed but he cannot not touch.

He watches her bathe while he was on the roof of her house.

5.

How does Shahrazad plead for the king's mercy? (from Conclusion)

She emphasizes her loyalty.

She makes herself look as beautiful as possible.

She asks him not to leave their children motherless.

She writes him a heartfelt letter.

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