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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. Where is Amer Wagdi's old residence?
2. Who was Wagdi's late master?
3. What pervades the group that gathers to listen to Umm Kulthum?
4. How does Marzug once arrive at a party?
5. Who exploited Zohra?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Hosny Allam.
2. Describe Sarhan al-Beheiry.
3. What is Hosny's next encounter with Zohra and how does he react?
4. About what is Amer dreaming when he hears a ruckus in the hallway?
5. What is Tolba Marzuq relationship to Mariana, and what does Amer think of him?
6. Why does Hosny's attitude towards Zohra change?
7. What are Hosny's impressions of the other Miramar residents?
8. What is the general atmosphere at the beginning of the Umm Kulthum concert, and how does that change?
9. Where has Amer Wagdi moved and how long has it been since he was last there?
10. What commotion in the hallway does Hosny respond to, and what does he do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss this book based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.
3. Do you think the fact that "Miramar" falls within the genre of historical fiction changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Politics and religion both play major roles in "Miramar". Discuss the following;
1. Thoroughly trace and analyze Amer Wagdi's thoughts and beliefs about religion, using specific examples from the text. Do the same with one other character of your choice.
2. Compare/contrast the political beliefs and past activities of Amer Wagdi with that of Tolba Marzuq. How are they alike? How are they different? Which views do you find more appealing? Why?
3. Choose one other character and thoroughly trace/analyze his/her political views and past and present activities. How important are the views to the character? How do the views influence his/her choices? Are the views rationale?
4. Choose one other character and thoroughly trace/analyze his/her religious views and past and present activities. How important are the views to the character? How do the views influence his/her choices? Are the views rationale?
Essay Topic 3
1. Research the history of Egypt in the first 7 decades of the 20th century and write a summary of what you learn that is relevant to understanding the political situation in "Miramar".
2. Research the basic tenets of Islam and explain how Islam informs the plot and characters in "Miramar".
3. Do you believe it makes for a more sophisticated and enjoyable reading of a book such as "Miramar" to understand the basic political and religious forces at play in the book? Explain fully with examples from the text.
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