Mariah

1) Who is Mariah in the story, and what is her role in the village?

• A school teacher

• A widow and a nasi seller

• The village head's wife

• A wealthy landowner

2) What is the main conflict in the story?

• Mariah refuses to marry the Imam

• The villagers protest against Mariah's nasi business

• The Imam's wife struggles with the idea of her husband taking a second wife

• Mariah wants t move from the city

3) How does the village view Mariah?

• They admire her beauty and delicious cooking

• They see her as an outsider

• They believe she is too proud and arrogant

• They think she is untrustworthy

4) What is the Imam's wife’s reaction to the idea of her husband marrying Mariah?

• She happily supports it

• She initially struggles but eventually accepts it

• She asks for a divorce

• She encourages Mariah to leave the village

5) What theme is strongly explored in Mariah?

• The conflict between tradition and modernity

• The power of wealth in society

• Love and sacrifice in polygamous relationships

• The importance of education

6) Which literary device is used when the Imam's past love for the Sheikh's daughter hints at his attraction to Mariah?

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

• Hyperbole

7) What does Mariah's nasi most likely symbolize in the story?

• Wealth

• Temptation and desire

• Family tradition

• Religious devotion

8) How is irony portrayed in the Imam's character?

• He is admired for his wisdom

• He is unaware of village gossip

• He struggles with the very desires he preaches against

• He is the most disciplined figure

9 )Which setting in the story highlights Mariah's influence over the village men?

• The mosque

• The nasi store

• The Imam's house

• The mall

10) What theme is most strongly represented in the Imam's internal conflict?

• Justice

• Friendship

• Temptation vs. duty

• Wealth and poverty