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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Western documentary tells the sad story of Sultana's cousin?
(a) A Nightmare in Arabia.
(b) Princess.
(c) Death of a Princess.
(d) One Woman's Battle for Freedom.

2. What happened after Kareem and Sultana confronted Amani and told her she needed to have passion for humans and not animals?
(a) She became depressed and released all the animals from their cages.
(b) She threatened to kill herself.
(c) She became angry and more fanatic than ever.
(d) She calmed down and became less fanatic.

3. Why was Amani's love of animals so unique in Saudi Arabia?
(a) Muslims were forbidden to touch animals that were not used for food.
(b) Most Saudis did not show affection to animals.
(c) The Koran declared all animals unclean.
(d) Having pets was illegal in Saudi Arabia.

4. During the purification process before the holy pilgrimage, what was the policy on cutting hair?
(a) It was not allowed.
(b) Men's head must be shaved and women must have a haircut.
(c) The faithful would cut off a lock of their own hair as part of a ritual.
(d) Men were not permitted to cut their hair, but women and children were allowed.

5. How did Sultana explain her reaction to seeing the dead men beneath the sheet in Makkah?
(a) She said that she was hysterical with grief.
(b) She described the dream Kareem had.
(c) She explained that God had sent her a message.
(d) She told them she was overly tired and not herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Overall, what did Sultana think of Yousif, Kareem's childhood friend?

2. Who was Reema, from Yemen?

3. How did Reema come to be married to Aisha's depraved father?

4. In the sad story of Sultana's cousin, what memorable act did the woman attempt?

5. What story about the Prophet Muhammad's attitude toward women did Kareem tell his children?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Sultana told her daughters stories on the plane during their holy pilgrimage, how did their reaction make Sultana feel?

2. Explain the circumstances of Lawand's life and how she fared.

3. Describe how a poor Yemeni girl named Reema fell into the clutches of Aisha's depraved father and fell victim to the mut'a.

4. As Sultana gazed upon a photo of her uncle, the king of Saudi Arabia, Fahd ibn Abdul Aziz, what thoughts and feelings did she have about the man's character?

5. Describe how Sultana's father, brother and husband reacted as they read passages from her book out loud at the family meeting.

6. In explaining a woman's place in Saudi society to their children, describe the example Kareem gave of the Prophet Mohammad's opinion on the subject and Sultana's explanation of what the Koran says about a woman's place among men.

7. Describe why Sultana feared that Amani might turn out like her cousin, Lawand.

8. Explain the circumstances that led to Sultana's exposure as the author of Princess.

9. Explain how Sultana felt that the strict segregation of Saudi Arabia affected society.

10. Describe Kareem's dream about the holy pilgrimage.

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