Rookie Party: The Arabian Nights
Here are some questions for you to warm up the coming annual Rookie party.
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- 1.
How does Shahryar’s first wife betray him ?
- A.
She tries to assassinate Shahryar
- B.
She’s found in bed with the palace cook
- C.
She has an affair with a slave
- D.
She plots a coup with Shahryar’s brother
Correct Answer
C. She has an affair with a slaveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why does Scheherazade tell stories for one thousand and one nights?
- A.
To prevent her husband from executing her
- B.
To stop a genie from killing her husband
- C.
To aid her husband, an insomniac, get to sleep
- D.
To entertain her children
Correct Answer
A. To prevent her husband from executing herExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who tells the story of "The Ass, the Ox, and the Labourer?"
- A.
Scheherazade
- B.
Vizier Ja'afar
- C.
The Barber of Baghdad
- D.
Scheherazade’s father
Correct Answer
D. Scheherazade’s fatherExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In which of these stories does Harun al-Rashid not appear?
- A.
The Porter and the Three Ladies of Baghdad
- B.
The Sleeper and the Walker
- C.
The Tale of the Three Apples
- D.
The Tale of Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din Hasan
Correct Answer
D. The Tale of Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din HasanExplanation
Harun al-Rashid does not appear in "The Tale of Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din Hasan".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who does Sinbad the Sailor tell the story of his voyages to?
- A.
The Caliph of Baghdad
- B.
Shahryar
- C.
Sinbad’s long lost son
- D.
Sinbad the Porter
Correct Answer
D. Sinbad the PorterExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
“The Fisherman and the Genie” and “The Merchant and the Genie” are different names for the same story?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who does the Barber of Baghdad tell stories about?
- A.
His wife
- B.
His brothers
- C.
His parents
- D.
Himself
Correct Answer
B. His brothersExplanation
The Barber of Baghdad tells stories about his brothers.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In “The Ebony Horse” what power does the said horse have?
- A.
It can grant wishes
- B.
It can fly
- C.
It can see the future
- D.
It’s just an ornament
Correct Answer
B. It can flyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
At the end of the one thousand and one nights, how many children have Shahryar and Scheherazade had together?
- A.
0
- B.
2
- C.
1
- D.
3
Correct Answer
D. 3Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In “Nur Al-Din Ali and his son Badr Al-Din Hasan” how does Hasan’s mother recognise him?
- A.
She sees his face
- B.
She tastes a cake that he’s made
- C.
She reads his handwriting
- D.
She hears his voice
Correct Answer
B. She tastes a cake that he’s madeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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