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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 many husbands is a woman allowed to have?

3. The princess declares that she has never seen a ____.

4. What is the name of the first wife of Abdullah's father?

5. What makes Abdullah melancholy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain Abdullah's next trip to the garden aboard the magic carpet.

3. Explain the Sultan's view on women.

4. Discuss the scene in which Abdullah meets Kabul Aqba.

5. Explain the scene in which Abdullah goes to the Emporium to visit his father's family.

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

7. What is Abdullah's plan to escape?

8. Who is Abdullah? What is his job?

9. What is Abdullah's relationship with his father's family?

10. How does Abdullah operate his business?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Hasruel's plans for leaving. Why would the good djinns shun him? Why will Hasruel and Dalzel part company? Where will each go? What do you think will happen to Hasruel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe, in as much detail as possible, Abdullah's fantasy regarding his childhood. How does Abdullah's fantasy play out?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Hasruel's habit of creating havoc. Why does Hasruel make it a point to torture those who possess the bottle? How does it help Hasruel's situation? Give examples of how Hasruel complicated Abdullah's wishes. How might Abdullah and the old solider avoid catastrophes? What would you do in a similar situation?

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