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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. Why did an Englishman visit Bilquis?

2. How many relatives visited Bilquis on the first day after her baptism?

3. What did Bilquis think would be the determining factor in agreeing to Dr. Stanley Mooneyham's request?

4. What childhood experience did Bilquis recollect that calmed her?

5. According to Bilquis' epitaph, how did she die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Bilquis explain to Mahmud that Christians can have great confidence in dangerous times?

2. Why had four of Bilquis' Christian servants fled from her house?

3. What came as a threat to Bilquis' precious afternoon rest?

4. How did Bilquis overcome the fear that confronted her as she arrived at the Olds' home?

5. What did Bilquis learn about repentance that she calls a "beautiful secret"?

6. What did Mahmud know about his grandmother Bilquis' Christianity?

7. What happened to Bilquis' family members who had been coming to visit her?

8. Who did Bilquis decide to invite to her Christmas party?

9. Why did Bilquis decide to leave a day earlier than she had intended to?

10. What pressure did the community put upon Bilquis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many items that are repeated in this story could be interpreted as symbols. Select a story element that you believe is symbolic of a larger idea. Using quotations from the story, tell what you think the item symbolizes.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the changes Bilquis undergoes are surprising to her. In your essay, discuss how she learns about the changes in her own personality and how this effects the credibility of her story to the reader.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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