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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. Who has a monthly radio concert?
2. Which boarder is built like a wrestler?
3. What is Marzug to Mariana?
4. For what is Amer famous?
5. What does Hosny order his Maltese madam to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the encounter between Zohra, Hosny and Sarhan.
2. Why is Sarhan fighting a drunken Hosny in the hall one evening?
3. With whom does Hosny hook up after leaving the Umm Kulthum at intermission, and what is the woman's advice to him?
4. Where has Amer Wagdi moved and how long has it been since he was last there?
5. What does Mariana offer Zohra and what does Amer fear about Zohra?
6. After dropping the woman off at Mazarita, how does Hosny relieve his tension?
7. What do Amer and Mariana complain about and plan?
8. What are Hosny's impressions of the other Miramar residents?
9. Who announces Sarhan's death and what is Hosny's reaction?
10. What is the general atmosphere at the beginning of the Umm Kulthum concert, and how does that change?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "Miramar". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters most need to grow as humans? Why? Give examples. Why characters seem to have reached close to their full emotional/mental growth? Why? Give examples What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of mental/emotional illness or immaturity in the book. Which characters struggle with some sort of emotional illness? Why? Which characters seem really healthy emotionally/mentally? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of tradition in "Miramar". What is Amer's view of tradition? Mariana's? Sarhan? Hosny? Zohra? Why is tradition important to some characters? Is anyone willing to abandon traditional viewpoints? Who? What are the positive and negative aspects to tradition?
Essay Topic 3
Sarhan commits suicide (presumably). Discuss the following:
1. Trace and analyze five major events that leads up to Sarhan's suicide. Could any of them have been altered? What does each event contribute to Sarhan's fateful decision?
2. Suicide is often considered by people who feel they have no other options. Do you think Sarhan is at that point when he kills himself? What other options does Sarhan have (consider the times and culture in which Sarhan lives)?
3. Is Sarhan's suicide an act of courage? Stupidity? Selfishness? Do you hold him responsible for the impact his death will have on those who love him? How do you think they will be affected?
4. Do you think Sarhan's friends are partly to blame for the his problems? Why or why not?
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