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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ibrahim Faraj, the stranger, so pleased when Hamida readily comes with him?

2. How does the stranger delight Sanker?

3. What moment marks the dividing point between Hamida's two lives?

4. Where does the English instructor say the girls learn English best?

5. What does Kirsha admire about Hitler?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A character foil is one whose characteristics provide a contrast to a main character. Is Hussain Kirsha a character foil for Abbas? Why or why not? Compare and contrast the characters of the two young men.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The effects of World War II on the Egyptian residents of Midaq Alley are far different than the effects of people of different economic and social strata, and on people in different parts of the world. Using the text, explain how the war has affected these characters.

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