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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ibrahim Faraj compares Hamida to what animal?

2. What is the one thought that weakens Hamida's determination to go with Ibrahim Faraj?

3. How does Hamida blunder while the stranger is watching her?

4. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?

5. What does Susu say is life's most beautiful thing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A protagonist in a story is the character who suffers most and learns most. Is there a single protagonist in this story? If so, who is the protagonist? Use evidence from the text to support your point of view.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the effects of serialization on the structure of this story. Consider elements such as repetition, cliffhangers, gossip, and "tags" at the end of each chapter in which characters explain something that has happened to someone who doesn't know it yet. Find examples of each stylistic element of serialization and explain its use.

Essay Topic 3

Take Zaita's point of view and write an essay defending his method of earning a living.

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