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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the government close down the schools and clinic in Tawasi?
(a) The students were protesting.
(b) It has declared that the teachers are subversive.
(c) There is not enough money to run the programs.
(d) There was an outbreak of malaria.

2. Why does Anna go to Alexandria in Chapter 6?
(a) To tour the country.
(b) To visit her estranged husband.
(c) To visit her homeland.
(d) To write a book about women's rights.

3. Which character receives letters from Anna detailing her arrival in Alexandria?
(a) Edward.
(b) Jasmine.
(c) Amal.
(d) Caroline.

4. What fears does Emily have about living in Alexandria?
(a) She is frightened of the way men stare at her on the street.
(b) She is afraid of catching a disease or eating spoiled food.
(c) She fears being abducted and sold into slavery.
(d) She fears being caught in the middle of the revolution.

5. Where was Anna's husband stationed while fighting in the war?
(a) The Sudan.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Israel.
(d) Palestine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Isabel plan to go for the millennium celebration?

2. What do Amal and Isabel discover carved into the baptismal font at the Mu'allaqah?

3. What country does the Khedive visit in Chapter 7?

4. How does Amal compare Americans to Britons in Chapter 7?

5. Who is Emily?

(see the answer key)

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