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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What thoughts did Sultana come to have about Amani's impact on the royal family?
(a) She feared that Amani would expose the family's dark secrets.
(b) She feared that Amani would be the downfall of the family.
(c) She knew Amani would be the favored child for her selfless giving.
(d) She was worried that Amani's actions would embarrass the family name.

2. What did Sultana tell her children that the Koran says about equality of women?
(a) Women must serve men with joyful hearts.
(b) Even young boys are to have more rights than their own mothers simply because of their gender.
(c) Men and women are equal in the eyes of God and the prophet.
(d) Men have the great responsibility of protecting and caring for their wives.

3. How did Sultana view her son Abdullah's attitude toward women?
(a) He seemed to display a little chauvinism.
(b) He had contempt for women.
(c) He was supportive of women's rights.
(d) He felt intimidated by women.

4. How did Sultana fare during the purification process before the holy pilgrimage?
(a) She suffered a nervous breakdown.
(b) She devoted herself to the idea and had only a little trouble.
(c) She struggled greatly.
(d) She knew she would fail, so she refused to begin the process.

5. What else did the family learn that Abdullah took from the family safe?
(a) A gun.
(b) Nearly one million dollars.
(c) His father's identification and legal documents.
(d) A priceless ruby and diamond necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sultana describe Reema's appearance and demeanor?

2. When Sultana and Fatma returned home, how did Sultana feel on the drive back?

3. Worried, Kareem calls Sultana to check the family's safe for what?

4. What became of Sultana's cousin at the end of her sad story?

5. How did Jafer and Fayza communicate before meeting in person to begin their affair?

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