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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 does Sarhan see Zohra buying papers?
2. Who does Mansour think is the life of the party on the night of the Umm Kulthum concert
3. Where does Ali want to meet Sarhan at 8 p.m.?
4. Who does Sarhan get interested in marrying after learning her family has money?
5. What does Mansour confess to Doreya?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Mansour's first impressions of some of the boarders at the Miramar?
2. What are Mansour's first impressions of Zohra?
3. How does Ali convince Sarhan to join him in the heist?
4. What does Mansour impulsively do when he meets Doreya at the zoo?
5. Describe Sarhan's encounter with Tolba on the street.
6. Why is Mansour at the Miramar and how does he feel about that?
7. What do Mansour and Amer discuss one night?
8. Summarize Mansour's analysis of the time the boarders spend together the night of the Umm Kulthum concert.
9. What are Sarhan's quick impressions of Hosny and Mansour?
10. When does Sarhan first see Zohra and what does he do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Oftentimes, a book is more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and sometimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think "Miramar" is? Explain your response.
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
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?
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