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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 soldier tells Abdullah to wish for ______.

2. Abdullah is fascinated with which small flower?

3. How old is the princess?

4. Abdullah complains that he is tired of _____.

5. Which of the princes did not step forward?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Abdullah intervene when the soldier insists on preparing a bath for the cats?

2. How does the old soldier behave in reference to the cats?

3. Abdullah orders the djinn to stop struggling and to explain himself. What is the djinn's explanation?

4. What have the princes done to save the princesses? Why is Abdullah not a good choice to save the princesses?

5. Why has Hasruel been stealing princesses?

6. What was Hasruel's plan? Why did has it failed?

7. What happens when Abdullah calls for the return of the carpet?

8. What is Abdullah's opinion about taking the cats on their travels?

9. What is the djinn? What is the djinn's story?

10. Explain how Abdullah challenges Fate.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what happens to Sophie and Morgan. How does the old soldier recognize that the cats are enchanted? What is Sophie's special gift? Why is the spell placed on the woman and child? How is the spell broken? What might you do in a similar situation?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Abdullah and the old soldier. Compare and contrast their mannerisms, beliefs, and actions.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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