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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Fatma compare Zagros, the Ministry librarian, to?
(a) Rhinoceros.
(b) Hyena.
(c) Jaguar.
(d) Elephant.

2. When is the first entry in The Vizier's Account?
(a) April 23, 1904.
(b) April 7, 1904.
(c) April 14, 1904.
(d) April 1, 1904.

3. When was the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments, and Supernatural Entities founded?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1884.
(c) 1883.
(d) 1886.

4. When was the Ministry moved to its current headquarters in downtown Cairo?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1903.

5. What does Fatma think that Siwa is gambling on?
(a) Casinos.
(b) Dog fighting.
(c) Camels.
(d) Football.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what philosopher does the al-Jahiz mention to Fatma and Hadia?

2. In Chapter 10, over how many years has the Cemetery been built up?

3. In what district of Cairo was the Ministry when it was first established?

4. What is the name of Fatma's cat?

5. Whose priestess was Ester Sedarous, who was killed at Lord Worthington's estate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the man calling himself al-Jahiz escape in Chapter 11, and what does he threaten as he leaves?

2. What damage does the man calling himself al-Jahiz do in the Ministry?

3. Why does Madame Nabila say that men joined Lord Worthington's Brotherhood?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Abigail give Fatma and Hadia after they interview Alexander?

5. What bargain does Fatma make with the Marid djinn from the bottle?

6. How are Abigail and her friends dressed when Fatma and Hadia come to interview Alexander Worthington in Chapter 13?

7. Who is the musician that Fatma talks to at the Spot, and what does she know about him?

8. What happens when Fatma and Hadia questions Siwa, the archivist, who sold the Brotherhood many archives?

9. What does Hadia tell Fatma when they meet in the gym?

10. Why does Amir tell Fatma she is getting a partner?

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