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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 djinn tells Abdullah that his prophecy is ____.

2. What is the new name for the creature sitting on Abdullah's chest?

3. Abdullah complains because of an injury to his ____.

4. What is the name of the Wizard's house servant?

5. Who follows Abdullah?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the old soldier's repeated complaint?

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

5. What does Abdullah learn about the old soldier?

6. What happens when the men stop to find a campsite?

7. What is the soldier's theory regarding the genie?

8. How does the soldier attempt to empathize with Abdullah?

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

10. What causes Abdullah to waste a wish?

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

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

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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