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This test consists of 10 short essay questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Superintendent Bashir feel about the thought of going into the tram car with the two agents?

2. What was the first procedure after encountering a ghost, according to Agent Onsi in Chapter 1?

3. What did the trams symbolize?

4. How did the author describe the character of the Superintendent as he addressed the agents?

5. What was the Zar ritual’s purpose?

6. What were the different kinds of djinns according to the author in Chapter 2?

7. Why were the women in the streets demonstrating? What was happening?

8. What is a Djinn?

9. Why does Nadiyaa change her mind about performing the ritual?

10. What initiative did the women in the society take to fight for their rights?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay talking about the author’s tone and the writing style used. Use examples in the text as evidence of your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Culture is the people’s way of living. The novella shows different occasions where this is depicted. Write a short essay about the culture of the people of Egypt as seen in the novella.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how Superintendent Bashir uses sudjukh as a symbol of treachery in the society.

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