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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the haramlek?
(a) A latticework screen used in many Egyptian households.
(b) A type of Egyptian hammock.
(c) The part of an Egyptian house occupied and governed by women.
(d) A type of headgear worn by Egyptian men.

2. What game are Professor Yusuf and Mahgoub al-Tilmisani playing in the Atelier 'am Ghazzali?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Senet.
(c) Chess.
(d) Seega.

3. What controversial issues are discussed at the Ramadan dinner in Chapter 23?
(a) The adoption of British customs and practices in government.
(b) The education of women and the use of the veil.
(c) The use of force during political protests and political ideals.
(d) The roles of religion and culture in government.

4. Where are Anna's captors sent to sleep?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the stables.
(c) In a shrine.
(d) In the yard.

5. How does Amal get Isabel into the Atelier 'am Ghazzali?
(a) She dresses Isabel as an Egyptian woman.
(b) She claims Isabel is on a political march.
(c) She tells Professor Yusuf that Isabel is her sister-in-law.
(d) She bribes Mahgoub al-Tilmisani.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Arwa Salih?

2. How does the carriage driver in Chapter 23 offend Sharif?

3. Why is Sharif cautious about greeting Dr. Milton Bey?

4. What must Sharif wait for before he can set up a school?

5. How does Anna disguise herself as she travels to the Mameluke tombs?

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