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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did construction begin on the Abdeen Palace?

2. How many items does the Leopardess say that she personally took from the angel's vault?

3. What sound is heard when the Ifrit King stirkes the side of the Abdeen Palace?

4. Who knocks at the entrance of the estate with Hadia, Fatma, and Aasim?

5. In Chapter 24, how long does it take for Siwa's tongue to grow back?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Fatma's father make her watch for her?

2. How did the current king work with the British when they were trying to stop the nationalist movement?

3. What does Tsega tell Fatma and Hadia about Rami?

4. What information does Hadia find about Alexander Worthington?

5. What is the Seal of Sulayman and why do humans not know about it?

6. How are Fatma, Siti, and Abigail pulled out of the ruins of the palace?

7. What does Fatma think will happen if the Ministry learns that the imposter can control djinn?

8. What does Siwa's apartment look like when he does not use his illusions?

9. How does Siti try to kill Fatma and how does Fatma stop her?

10. What emerges when the Worthington estate collapses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the visit with the angels, Hadia is concerned about the uncertainty of life. Why is Hadia concerned about the uncertainty of life after visiting with the angels? Why does she struggle with the uncertainty of life? How does Fatma help her deal with those uncertainties?

Essay Topic 2

In media res is the technique of beginning a story with a pivotal point or a situation that is the end to a series of events. Where does Clark begin the story? How does he plunge into the story without an explanation? How does beginning the story in the middle of the action affect the plot and affect readers?

Essay Topic 3

Dramatic irony creates suspense between what characters know and what readers suspect. How does Clark use dramatic irony in the book? How does the author’s use of dramatic irony create tension in the novel?

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