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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. The sultan's throne is decorated with blue and ____ tiles.

2. How much does Abdullah pay for the item?

3. What is the name of the city in which Abdullah lives?

4. Which of the following words does not describe the Princess?

5. Whom does Abdullah meet in the desert?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Abdullah's actions following the purchase of the carpet?

2. What is Abdullah's explanation about what happened in the garden?

3. Explain the scene in which Abdullah meets the Sultan.

4. Examine Abdullah's thoughts once he is thrown into prison.

5. Abdullah manages to escape with the aid of the magic carpet. What event occurs the next morning?

6. Explain the Sultan's view on women.

7. What Is Abdullah's reaction? What occurs next?

8. Why does Abdullah choose to go to the desert? What happens when Abdullah lands in the desert?

9. Who is Abdullah? What is his job?

10. Abdullah has a vivid imagination and has created an elaborate fantasy about his family. What is the fantasy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Hasruel and Dalzel. Compare and contrast the brothers, their goals, and actions.

Essay Topic 2

Dalzel has an unusual background compared to Hasruel and the other djinns. Explain in detail Dalzel's background and unusual position.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Abdullah's relationship with his father's family. Why does Abdullah associate with them? Are they related in any way? What power does the family have over Abdullah? Why are they so mean? What does the family hope to gain by Abdullah's success? What is Abdullah's opinion of the family? Does his opinion change throughout the story? Do you think Abdullah will associate with the family after he marries Flower? Explain.

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