The Arabian Nights Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

How does Fatimah make life miserable for Ma'aruf? (from Chapter 29, Ma'aruf the Cobbler and His Wife Fatimah)

She continually has him brought to court.

She refuses to cook for him.

She complains about him to the neighbors.

She buys goods in the market and sends him the bills.

2.

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

She writes him a heartfelt letter.

She emphasizes her loyalty.

She asks him not to leave their children motherless.

She makes herself look as beautiful as possible.

3.

What happens to the evil brothers after they sell Judar? (from Chapter 22, Judar and His Brethren)

Judar escapes and goes after them.

The mother reports them to the police.

They lose everything when someone robs them while they sleep.

The king of Cairo learn that they sold a free Moslem and puts them in prison.

4.

What joke is played on the Caliph? (from Chapter 26, The Sleeper and the Waker)

He convinces the Caliph that the Lady Zubaydah is dead.

Abu al-Hasan-al-Khali'a pretends to be dead and then suddenly sits up.

He puts bhang in the Caliph's cup.

He ties the Caliph's shoe laces together.

5.

What does the Persian give King Sabur in the story of The Ebony Horse? (from Chapter 16, The Ebony Horse)

A black horse.

Three peacocks.

A gold elephant.

A woman.

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