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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 Bilquis' second step in becoming a Christian?

2. What frightening experience did Bilquis have in January, 1967?

3. Where does the Quran say Jesus is to be buried?

4. Why did Bilquis reject the offer of a Mullah to help her?

5. How does Romans 10:8-9 teach that one is saved?

Short Essay Questions

1. What solution did Bilquis undertake to cure Mahmud?

2. Why had Bilquis learned Arabic?

3. What did Bilquis learn that she needed to do to keep the good feelings she was experiencing?

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

5. Which teaching of the Quran disturbed Bilquis?

6. Why did the Mitchells refer to Bilquis as the "flower lady"?

7. What negative experience preceded Bilquis' baptism?

8. How does the reader learn of Bilquis' social and economic status?

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

10. How did Bilquis accomplish the most difficult thing that she felt God required of her?

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

Much of Bilquis' learning comes from dreams. In your essay, summarize the meaning of the key dreams in her spiritual journey. Tell the lessons she learned from those dreams.

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