1.
How does Shahryar’s first wife betray him ?
Correct Answer
C. She has an affair with a slave
Explanation
The correct answer is that Shahryar's first wife betrays him by having an affair with a slave. This betrayal involves a breach of trust and loyalty within their marriage, as she engages in a romantic relationship with someone else. This act of infidelity is seen as a betrayal of their commitment and undermines the foundation of their relationship.
2.
Why does Scheherazade tell stories for one thousand
and one nights?
Correct Answer
A. To prevent her husband from executing her
Explanation
Scheherazade tells stories for one thousand and one nights to prevent her husband from executing her. By captivating him with her storytelling skills, she manages to keep him interested and postpones her execution each night. This strategy buys her time and eventually softens her husband's heart, leading to a change of heart and sparing her life.
3.
Who tells the story of "The Ass, the Ox, and the Labourer?"
Correct Answer
D. Scheherazade’s father
Explanation
The correct answer is Scheherazade’s father. In the story "The Ass, the Ox, and the Labourer," Scheherazade's father is the one who tells the story. Scheherazade is a character in the famous collection of Middle Eastern folk tales known as "One Thousand and One Nights." She tells stories to the king every night to delay her execution and keep him entertained. In this particular story, Scheherazade's father is the narrator who shares the tale of the ass, the ox, and the labourer.
4.
In which of these stories does Harun al-Rashid not appear?
Correct Answer
D. The Tale of Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din Hasan
Explanation
Harun al-Rashid does not appear in "The Tale of Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din Hasan".
5.
Who does Sinbad the Sailor tell the story of his voyages
to?
Correct Answer
D. Sinbad the Porter
Explanation
Sinbad the Sailor tells the story of his voyages to Sinbad the Porter. This is because Sinbad the Porter is a humble and curious individual who listens to the stories of others. Sinbad the Sailor, being an adventurous and experienced sailor, chooses to share his tales with Sinbad the Porter, who is eager to hear about his adventures. This choice allows for the story to be passed down and shared with others, preserving the legacy of Sinbad the Sailor's voyages.
6.
“The Fisherman and the Genie” and “The Merchant and the Genie” are
different names for the same story?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because "The Fisherman and the Genie" and "The Merchant and the Genie" are not different names for the same story. These are two separate stories with different characters and plotlines.
7.
Who does the Barber of Baghdad tell stories about?
Correct Answer
B. His brothers
Explanation
The Barber of Baghdad tells stories about his brothers.
8.
In “The Ebony Horse” what power does the said horse have?
Correct Answer
B. It can fly
Explanation
The correct answer is that the horse can fly. This means that the horse has the ability to move through the air without the need for wings or any other form of propulsion. This power of flight adds to the magical and fantastical elements of the story, as it allows the characters to travel quickly and effortlessly to different locations.
9.
At the end of the one thousand and one nights, how many
children have Shahryar and Scheherazade had together?
Correct Answer
D. 3
Explanation
Shahryar and Scheherazade have had three children together. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks for the number of children they have had "together" at the end of the one thousand and one nights.
10.
In “Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din Hasan” how does
Hasan’s mother recognise him?
Correct Answer
B. She tastes a cake that he’s made
Explanation
In the story "Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din Hasan," Hasan's mother recognizes him by tasting a cake that he has made. This suggests that Hasan has a unique way of preparing or flavoring the cake that his mother recognizes from the past. The taste of the cake triggers a memory for his mother, allowing her to identify him as her son.