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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maha confirmed her family's suspicions about the story she wrote, what aspect of Saudi social life was revealed?
(a) Many Saudi men find trivial reasons to have unwanted wives murdered, legally.
(b) Young wives of elderly men often seek out romantic relationships with servants.
(c) With more royal females than males, Saudi princesses often fall in love with men that are considered below their social class.
(d) Strict segregation often leads to secret homosexuality.

2. Who is Maha?
(a) Sultana's sister and closest friend.
(b) Ali's wife, who he eventually divorced three times.
(c) The first wife of King Fahd.
(d) Sultana's middle child.

3. How did Reema come to be married to Aisha's depraved father?
(a) She was kidnapped at knifepoint by hired thieves.
(b) Her family was poor and was forced to sell her for money to feed his family.
(c) She was used by her father to pay a debt to Aisha's father.
(d) She was a gift to Aisha's father because of a business deal.

4. To whom in London did Maha feel comfortable speaking to, openly?
(a) The king.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her psychiatrist.
(d) The family's elderly housekeeper.

5. To whom did the item (or items) that Maha was taking to work with her belong?
(a) Kareem.
(b) Aisha.
(c) Ali.
(d) Aisha's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While in London, how did Maha behave toward her family?

3. How did Maha react to the decision regarding her relationship with Aisha?

4. Who was Reema, from Yemen?

5. At age 11, why did Maha curse and swear at her grandfather?

(see the answer key)

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