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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. How old is the princess?

2. What is Abdullah's next wish?

3. One of the thieves falls out of a ____.

4. Who follows Abdullah?

5. What had been stolen from the innkeepers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Discuss Abdullah's decision to travel with the old soldier. How does the old soldier help Abdullah?

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

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

7. Why are the soldier and the genie not pleased with the new travel arrangements?

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

9. Discuss the camaraderie between the men in the evening.

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

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

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 3

Describe the initial meeting between Abdullah and Kabul Aqba. When and where did it occur? What happens? What dilemma does Aqba face? What decision does Aqba have to make in regards to the genie? How does Abdullah help? How does the meeting change Abdullah's feelings about his fantasy?

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