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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a dahabeeyah?
(a) A paddleboat.
(b) An elaborate houseboat.
(c) A luxury liner.
(d) A steamship.

2. Why does Michael come in search of Amelia when she is shopping for medical supplies?
(a) His daughter has run away.
(b) His daughter is having a baby.
(c) His daughter has left with M.Maspero.
(d) His daughter is sick and needs medical attention.

3. What does Amelia demand of one of the onlookers when she reaches the fallen woman on the street?
(a) His car in which to take the frail woman home.
(b) His wife's coat to cover the frail woman in the street.
(c) His unbrella to shield the frail woman from the rain.
(d) HIs overcoat to put over the frail woman in the street.

4. What hills surround the pyramids near Cairo?
(a) The Dashoor hills.
(b) The Abusir hills.
(c) The Hussin hills.
(d) The Mokkattam hills.

5. Who is Amelia's Italian guide?
(a) Alejandro.
(b) Alfredo.
(c) Piero.
(d) Pierre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Amelia and Evelyn go to secure their transportation through Egypt?

2. How many children are in Amelia's family?

3. Where do Amelia and Evelyn spend their time while in Cairo?

4. Which is the largest of the pyramids?

5. Where do Amelia and Evelyn stay while in Cairo?

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