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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. What about the man's appearance disgusts Abdullah?

2. What does Abdullah drink for the first time?

3. What is served for dinner?

4. How many husbands is a woman allowed to have?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Abdullah's first meeting with the princess.

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

3. Who is Abdullah? What is his job?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Explain what happens when Abdullah returns to the Bazaar.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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