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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Abla's earrings symbolize?

2. How did the ritual end at the tram car?

3. What is the significance of the paintings on the walls at the Feminists Headquarters?

4. What do the two agents discover about the spirit after visiting the Sheikha and why was it important?

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

6. What was Agent Hamed’s reaction after the attack in Chapter 1?

7. Why did Abla suggest that Alks were made by men?

8. What was Onsi’s reaction after they were offered some Sudjukh by Superintendent Bashir? What does this say about the Superintendent?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short essay showing different occasions in the novella where the government does not support its citizens.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about how the birthplace of Abla influences her character in the story. Explain how the relationship between her and Madaam Mariam came to be and how it plays a role in the novella.

Essay Topic 3

Women are leaders. Write a short essay giving instances from the novella that show the quality of leadership in women.

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