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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. Why did Sultana blame Saudi society for Jafer and Fayza's decision to elope?
(a) If their age difference was not such a scandal in Saudi society, they would have been able to marry.
(b) If they had been allowed to socialize normally, they would not have wild feelings.
(c) If their parents could have overcome years of fighting, they could have lived normally.
(d) If Jafer was not so wealthy and Fayza so poor, society would not care if they married.

2. How did Sultana react to Fatma's explanation of why she was so upset?
(a) She was sympathetic and wanted to help those who were poor and starving.
(b) She explained that she was against female circumcision and thought it barbaric.
(c) She threatened to fire Fatma.
(d) She bribed Fatma with the promise of money if she would keep quiet.

3. What did the family learn that Abdullah had done with the additional item/s he took from the family safe?
(a) He sold it for money to finance his plan to help Jafer.
(b) He gave it to the poor.
(c) He donated it to a hospital in Lebanon.
(d) He destroyed it.

4. When Sultana found unexpected, forbidden items among Maha's possessions, who did Sultana suspect had given them to her?
(a) Ali.
(b) Noorah.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Aisha's father.

5. Who accompanied Maha to London?
(a) Her older brother and an aunt.
(b) Her grandparents.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the family servant, Fatma, begin wailing and praying while she prepared the family's supper?

2. What was Maha's relationship with Aisha?

3. What circumstances led up to Reema's situation?

4. What help did Fatma seek from Sultana?

5. After what event did Sultana and her family rest in their villa in Cairo?

(see the answer key)

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