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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of Maha's trip to London in Chapter 3?
(a) To study abroad.
(b) To escape the oppression of women.
(c) To seek mental help.
(d) To avoid being stoned to death in her country.

2. At age 10, to what did Maha set on fire?
(a) The family car.
(b) The Koran.
(c) Her brother's clothing.
(d) A beloved pet.

3. On the plane trip portion of the holy pilgrimage, what stories did Sultana tell her daughters?
(a) Stories of children being hurt or kidnapped during the holy pilgrimage.
(b) Stories of their childhood and how much she sacrificed for them.
(c) Stories of how Allah had blessed her life.
(d) Stories about their poor ancestors and how proud she was of them.

4. During the family's holy pilgrimage, what notable event took place at the Plain of Mina?
(a) The family watched hundreds of animals be taken to slaughter.
(b) Sultana gave up all luxuries to commerate the sacrifice of her ancestors.
(c) Kareem was nearly trampled to death.
(d) Amani had her religious awakening.

5. Arriving at the location of the holy pilgrimage, what was the name of the tent city the family encountered?
(a) Prayer Oasis.
(b) Holy Retreat.
(c) Faithful Resting Place.
(d) Pilgrim's Terminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sultana's fervent prayer for the child about whom she was worried at the end of their pilgrimage?

2. How did Sultana fare during the purification process before the holy pilgrimage?

3. What impact on women's rights did the Gulf War have for the women of Saudi Arabia?

4. When Amani began to invite friends and extended family over for meetings, what was the purpose?

5. What dream did Kareem have that he tells Sultana was the reason behind his attitude toward the pilgrimage?

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