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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Khatun, Chapters 33, 34, 35 and 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which son of the Sharif Hussein does the British government select as the new ruler of Syria following the war?
(a) Yazidi.
(b) Abdullah,
(c) Faisal.
(d) Zaid.

2. Faisal is regal but cautious in his maneuvers in Iraq, a country he has what?
(a) Been to only on holiday and diplomatic events, known to few people there.
(b) Been to only as his brother's guest, knowing only those of high status.
(c) Been to only as a visitor previously, whose people he does not know.
(d) Never been to before, whose people he does not know.

3. Bell next goes to stay with the Lascelles at their embassy home in ________, but finds it boring.
(a) Berlin, Germany.
(b) Paris, France.
(c) Berne, Switzerland.
(d) Vienna, Austria.

4. At the end of Chapter 35, what does Bell pend much of her time doing?
(a) Playing tennis.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Riding horses.
(d) Gardening.

5. In what situation does Bell find herself in Chapter 24?
(a) British colleagues praise her, but the Arab people openly shun her.
(b) British colleagues shun her, while the Arab people openly embrace her.
(c) British colleagues praise and the Arab people openly embrace her.
(d) British colleagues and the Arab people both openly shun her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bell finds herself meeting members of which esteemed group in Chapter 7?

2. At home, following the war, Bell's family's business is suffering huge financial problems due to what?

3. When she returns from her week away in the summer of 1918, Bell learns that Cox is leaving for which British consulate?

4. Faisal is eventually elected and his coronation is held when?

5. At the start of 1902, Bell makes another trip to the East, stopping where before returning to England by the summer?

(see the answer key)

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