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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. What was the "Night of Power"?

2. Where had Bilquis' great-grandfather fought for the British?

3. How did Bilquis feel about God when the Mullah asked her?

4. How does Bilquis' treatment of Nur-jan change?

5. How long did it take Bilquis to complete the reading of the Quran for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What negative experience preceded Bilquis' baptism?

2. What does the Quran teach about Jesus?

3. What did Ken Old warn Bilquis about the social consequence of her baptism?

4. What important event in Islamic history took place in A.D. 610?

5. What is unusual about the political and religious structure of Pakistan, according to Bilquis' father?

6. Why was Bilquis comforted by reading of Paul's experiences?

7. Why was baptism a testing point for Bilquis?

8. Why had Bilquis learned Arabic?

9. What aspect of Muslim practice provided reassurance to Bilquis?

10. Why does it help Bilquis when Synnove Mitchell tells her the story of the wise men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bilquis faces both internal and external conflicts in this story. In your essay, compare and contrast the two types of conflict. Which do you feel is more difficult for her to contend with? Which lasts longer?

Essay Topic 2

Various aspects of Muslim life are told as Bilquis' story unfolds. In your essay, list and explain the call to prayer, the murder of the Christian girl, Bilquis' education concerning the Quran, and other details that are taught about Islam in this book.

Essay Topic 3

Rather than beginning the story with an explanation of Bilquis' family and social standing, details about her life are revealed gradually. In your essay, quote phrases from the text that make clear the economic and social position of her family. Summarize what you know or can infer about them and their way of life.

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