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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. Abdullah often recounts his kidnapping by ____ Aqba.

2. How much does Abdullah pay for the item?

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

4. Who/what arrives suddenly in the dungeon?

5. What does Abdullah drink for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens after the carpet arrives?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Explain Abdullah's first journey on the carpet.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short story involving the Castle in the Air. Use details from the story but be original in the plot.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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