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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Khatun, Chapters 29, 30, 31 and 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bell see along her desert journey in Chapter 5 that causes her to marvel?
(a) Ancient ruins of palaces and intact pyramids.
(b) Ancient ruins of cities and intact tombs.
(c) Ancient ruins of palaces and cities.
(d) Ancient ruins of palaces and Stonehenge.

2. Bell determines she will have to create what for Faisal and his court for him to be successful?
(a) Appropriate attire, cultural mannerisms.
(b) Requisite diplomatic procedures.
(c) Suitable political status.
(d) Proper ceremonial procedures.

3. What is complicating the British ability in gaining intelligence even a year after the start of the First World War?
(a) The British have been clashing with people in Middle East for centuries.
(b) The region has many languages, religions, cultural differences, and a lack of trust.
(c) The British do not blend in with the indigenous people, culture,and religions.
(d) The British government in India and Egypt are fighting over territory.

4. Chapter 16 finds Bell in the East disembarking from a what?
(a) Troop transport lorry (truck).
(b) Troop transport trailer.
(c) Troop transport train.
(d) Troop transport ship.

5. What does Wallach describe as thrilling Bell in Chapter 23?
(a) Returning to Cairo.
(b) Returning to Tehran.
(c) Returning to Baghdad.
(d) Returning to Amman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Victorian England allows Bell the comforts of her family's wealth, but also limits the possibilities in life for woman like Bell for what reasons?

2. At age two, what is the name of the Middlesbrough home Bell and her family move to?

3. What is Bell's response to spending the winter away from her English home?

4. Bell eventually gains the confidence of which soldiers who agree to accompany her on her journey over desert sands?

5. Following the Paris Peace Conference, Bell returns to her home in England to takes a needed rest for how long?

(see the answer key)

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