One Thousand And One Nights Quiz

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Are you a bibliophile? Have you ever read the folk tales of "One Thousand and One Nights" during your childhood? This quiz is based on the same book to make your memories refresh again. This book has a wide collection of Persian, Indian, and Arabian folktales. The stories were set in the Middle Ages. What else do you know about these frame stories? Let us check by playing this quiz. You can share this quiz with your friends and compare your scores.

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1.

What is the name of the king who ruled India and China in this story?
- A.
  
  Vizar
- B.
  
  Shahryar
- C.
  
  Shah Zaman
- D.
  
  Aladdin
Correct Answer
B. Shahryar

Explanation
In the given story, the king who ruled both India and China is named Shahryar.

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2.

What language was the book compiled in?
- A.
  
  English
- B.
  
  Arabic
- C.
  
  Spanish
- D.
  
  Italian
Correct Answer
B. Arabic

Explanation
The book was compiled in Arabic.

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3.

How many nights were there?
- A.
  
  1004
- B.
  
  1003
- C.
  
  1000
- D.
  
  1001
Correct Answer
D. 1001

Explanation
The question is asking for the number of nights. The correct answer is 1001, which means there were 1001 nights.

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4.

What was Sinbad?
- A.
  
  A king
- B.
  
  A sailor
- C.
  
  A butcher
- D.
  
  A vizier
Correct Answer
B. A sailor

Explanation
Sinbad was a sailor. This can be inferred from the context of the question, as Sinbad is a well-known character from the Arabian Nights tales who embarked on numerous adventurous sea voyages. He is often depicted as a sailor who encounters various mythical creatures and faces challenging situations during his journeys. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that Sinbad was a sailor.

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5.

In the Three Apples, what did Ja'far find in the pocket of his youngest daughter before he was executed?
- A.
  
  A pear
- B.
  
  An orange
- C.
  
  An apple
- D.
  
  A pebble
Correct Answer
C. An apple

Explanation
In the story "Three Apples," Ja'far found an apple in the pocket of his youngest daughter before he was executed. This suggests that the youngest daughter may have been involved in some way in the events leading up to the execution. The apple could symbolize her guilt or her connection to the crime. The presence of the apple adds intrigue and suspense to the story, leaving the reader wondering about the daughter's role and the reasons behind her actions.

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6.

In the Fisherman and The Jinni, how many times did the fisherman cast his net?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
C. 4

Explanation
In the story "The Fisherman and The Jinni," the fisherman cast his net four times. This is evident from the narrative where it is mentioned that the fisherman cast his net three times and caught nothing, but on the fourth cast, he caught a copper jar which contained the jinni. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

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7.

Where did The Hunchback Tales take place?
- A.
  
  South Korea
- B.
  
  Mexico
- C.
  
  China
- D.
  
  Japan
Correct Answer
C. China

Explanation
The correct answer is China because The Hunchback Tales is a collection of stories that originated in China. These tales are part of Chinese folklore and have been passed down through generations. The setting of the stories is in various parts of China, showcasing the culture and traditions of the country. Therefore, China is the most appropriate setting for The Hunchback Tales.

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8.

How many thieves are in Ali Baba?
- A.
  
  39
- B.
  
  38
- C.
  
  40
- D.
  
  35
Correct Answer
C. 40
9.

How many voyages did Sinbad make?
- A.
  
  9
- B.
  
  8
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
C. 7

Explanation
Sinbad made a total of 7 voyages. This can be inferred from the given options and the fact that the answer is one of the provided choices.

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10.

What did the fisherman release in The Fisherman and the Jinni?
- A.
  
  A lion
- B.
  
  A Jinni
- C.
  
  A dog
- D.
  
  A goat
Correct Answer
B. A Jinni

Explanation
In the story "The Fisherman and the Jinni," the fisherman released a Jinni. This is evident from the context of the story where the fisherman, after catching a magical fish, is confronted by a Jinni who had been trapped inside the fish. The fisherman releases the Jinni by opening the fish's mouth, thereby freeing the Jinni from its captivity.

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