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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Zeinab?
(a) Layla's mother-in-law.
(b) An Alexandrian writer on the "woman question".
(c) Layla's mother.
(d) Sharif's sister.

2. In Chapter 24, which character does Anna wish would visit her?
(a) Sir Charles.
(b) Sharif.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Isabel.

3. What honor does Zeinab give Anna the night of her wedding?
(a) A song.
(b) Family jewelry.
(c) A seat of honor.
(d) A dance.

4. What does Layla pack into Anna's saddleback before Anna leaves for Sinai?
(a) A knife.
(b) A gun.
(c) A green journal.
(d) A silk dress.

5. What game are Prince Ahmad Fuad and Prince Yusuf Kamal playing at the Club Muhammad 'Ali?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Chess.
(c) Senet.
(d) Pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character receives a letter from Anna describing her meeting with Layla?

2. What stipulation does Lord Cromer want to place on Sharif and Anna's marriage?

3. Why does the government close down the schools and clinic in Tawasi?

4. Which friend of Amal's is carrying her fifth child in Chapter 8?

5. Which character is 'Omar attracted to in Chapter 21?

(see the answer key)

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