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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. In Chapter 8, what does Aziz remember shopping for in Spain and having a guard follow him?

2. Where does Aziz live in Spain?

3. In Chapter 6, what type of tree did Halima remember was called the bleeding tree when she was five years old?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Aziz bring Zohira?

5. In Chapter 7, how long has Faten known the teenager who is her favorite client?

Short Essay Questions

1. What job was Murad performing unsuccessfully in Chapter 5?

2. How long has it been since Aziz has heard from Lahcen, and where he is living?

3. How did Murad's father die?

4. How did Aziz learn of his father's death?

5. In Chapter 8, how had Aziz dreamed of coming home?

6. Where did Halima move after she returned to Casablanca?

7. How did Farid save Halima when they took the boat trip to Spain?

8. In Chapter 8, what questions does Zohra have about moving to Spain, and how does Aziz answer her questions?

9. In Chapter 6, why does Fatiha visit Halima?

10. Who is Faten's favorite client at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

The setting is where the novel takes place. Does the setting in the book serve as a backdrop for the characters or nearly take on the role of a character? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Murad finished college six years ago, but he has never found a job. Why does Murad feel like a failure? How and why does he struggle with self-esteem?

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