Abu Hassan the Wag — Questions and answers
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What was Abu Hassan known for in the city of Baghdad?
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- He was known for his quiet nature and serious demeanor.
- He was known for his beautiful singing voice and musical talents.
- He was known for being the wealthiest merchant in Baghdad.
- He was known for his quick wit and his love for a good joke. ✓
Answer: He was known for his quick wit and his love for a good joke.
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What clever trick did Abu Hassan tell the disguised Caliph Harun al-Rashid and his Grand Vizier Ja'far about?
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- Abu Hassan said he would hide all his riches and pretend to be poor.
- Abu Hassan said he would switch places with the Grand Vizier for one evening.
- Abu Hassan said he and his wife would pretend to be dead to get money for funerals. ✓
- Abu Hassan said he would pretend to be the Caliph for a day to fool his friends.
Answer: Abu Hassan said he and his wife would pretend to be dead to get money for funerals.
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What did the Caliph instruct his Vizier to do to Abu Hassan after dinner?
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- The Caliph instructed his Vizier to give Abu Hassan a large sum of gold.
- The Caliph instructed his Vizier to tell Abu Hassan a secret story.
- The Caliph instructed his Vizier to prepare a special sleeping potion for Abu Hassan's drink. ✓
- The Caliph instructed his Vizier to arrange a special performance for Abu Hassan.
Answer: The Caliph instructed his Vizier to prepare a special sleeping potion for Abu Hassan's drink.
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What did Abu Hassan believe when he woke up in a bed of silk and gold?
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- Abu Hassan believed he was the Caliph, Commander of the Faithful. ✓
- Abu Hassan believed he was still dreaming in his own humble home.
- Abu Hassan believed he had been taken to a different city by merchants.
- Abu Hassan believed he was a guest at a royal wedding celebration.
Answer: Abu Hassan believed he was the Caliph, Commander of the Faithful.
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What happened to Abu Hassan after he enjoyed his day as the 'Caliph'?
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- Abu Hassan was given a special reward by the real Caliph.
- Abu Hassan was asked to perform a play for the royal court.
- Abu Hassan decided to stay in the palace and rule forever.
- Abu Hassan drank another sleeping draught and was carried back to his own home. ✓
Answer: Abu Hassan drank another sleeping draught and was carried back to his own home.
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Why did Abu Hassan get angry with his wife Nour-al-Ain when he woke up in his own bed?
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- Abu Hassan got angry because Nour-al-Ain had invited too many guests over.
- Abu Hassan got angry because Nour-al-Ain had changed their furniture.
- Abu Hassan got angry because Nour-al-Ain kept calling him Caliph, and he thought she was mocking him. ✓
- Abu Hassan got angry because Nour-al-Ain had not prepared his breakfast.
Answer: Abu Hassan got angry because Nour-al-Ain kept calling him Caliph, and he thought she was mocking him.
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What made Abu Hassan give away his trick when he was pretending to be dead?
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- Abu Hassan sneezed loudly, which revealed he was alive.
- Abu Hassan chuckled when he heard the Caliph offer a thousand gold pieces for his funeral. ✓
- Abu Hassan started singing a song while under the shroud.
- Abu Hassan sat up suddenly to ask for a drink of water.
Answer: Abu Hassan chuckled when he heard the Caliph offer a thousand gold pieces for his funeral.
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What did the Caliph decide to do after Abu Hassan's first 'death' trick?
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- The Caliph decided to play the prank again and have Abu Hassan brought back to the palace as Caliph. ✓
- The Caliph decided to send Abu Hassan on a long journey.
- The Caliph decided to give Abu Hassan a job in his royal court immediately.
- The Caliph decided to tell everyone about Abu Hassan's trick.
Answer: The Caliph decided to play the prank again and have Abu Hassan brought back to the palace as Caliph.
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What did Abu Hassan cry out when the Caliph offered gold for Nour-al-Ain's 'burial'?
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- Abu Hassan cried out that he wanted more gold for himself.
- Abu Hassan cried out that the Caliph should leave their house.
- Abu Hassan cried out that he was still the Caliph.
- Abu Hassan cried out that Nour-al-Ain was not dead, but only playing dead to get money. ✓
Answer: Abu Hassan cried out that Nour-al-Ain was not dead, but only playing dead to get money.
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What did Caliph Harun al-Rashid do for Abu Hassan and Nour-al-Ain at the end of their adventure?
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- The Caliph declared them his personal friends and gave them a life of luxury and honor in his palace. ✓
- The Caliph made them work as servants in his palace.
- The Caliph asked them to leave Baghdad and travel the world.
- The Caliph gave them a small house outside the city.
Answer: The Caliph declared them his personal friends and gave them a life of luxury and honor in his palace.
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