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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. At the end of Chapter 3, how many political parties are there?
2. At the base of what type of tree does Sidi find a swarm looking for a home in Chapter 6?
3. How does everyone greet Sidi when he goes to the village in Chapter 8?
4. How many colors of pollen painted on a bee do the children of Nawa say will bring good luck?
5. How long does it take Sidi to get from the base of his hill to the village?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Toumi and Douda think of the voting booth?
2. How much does Douda earn selling prickly pears, and what is he able to buy?
3. What does Sidi say about the destruction of his bees when he goes to Nawa for coffee?
4. In Chapter 2, what does Sidi remember about finding the destruction of his bees?
5. What is Sidi's relationship with his bees?
6. What does each Nawi receive from the Party of God?
7. How did Sidi install a new queen in his old hive?
8. Why did the Prince and Silvio Cannelloni get together in the Prologue?
9. Why was Silvio in desperate need of money?
10. What decision did the Prince and Silvio make regarding Mino Thor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 2
The Sheik and the prince have ambitious goals for Qafar. Why do the Sheik and the prince want control over Qafar? How does their ambition cause danger for the bees and the Nawis and the country?
Essay Topic 3
Sidi lives near the village of Nawa. What do the villagers in Nawa have in common? Why do they all share? What is communicated about community through their relationships?
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