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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 genie claims that he is ____.

2. Which item does Abdullah promise to provide to the Princess?

3. The sultan refers to Abdullah as the son of a(n) ____ excrement.

4. Jamal claims that he is a believer in _____.

5. Abdullah refers to the genie as a ____ magnificence.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Examine the scene in which Flower is kidnapped.

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

5. There is a misunderstanding between Abdullah and Flower. What is the nature of the conflict?

6. Explain the scene in which Abdullah is approached at the Bazaar by a stranger.

7. What happens after the carpet arrives?

8. Who is Abdullah? What is his job?

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

10. What is Abdullah's plan to escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Zanzib to the southern lands, including Ingary, Strangia and Kingsbury. What are the major differences? Examine how each culture dresses and behaves in public. Also, discuss the differences in trade. What is Abdullah's reaction to the changes?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses foreshadowing in several parts of the story. Choose at least three examples of foreshadowing. Explain each.

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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