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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anna go to Alexandria in Chapter 6?
(a) To visit her homeland.
(b) To tour the country.
(c) To visit her estranged husband.
(d) To write a book about women's rights.

2. How is Layla related to Amal?
(a) She is Amal's great-aunt.
(b) She is Amal's grandmother.
(c) They are not related.
(d) She is the first cousin of Amal's grandmother.

3. What fears does Emily have about living in Alexandria?
(a) She is frightened of the way men stare at her on the street.
(b) She fears being abducted and sold into slavery.
(c) She is afraid of catching a disease or eating spoiled food.
(d) She fears being caught in the middle of the revolution.

4. Why did 'Urabi Basha lead a revolt?
(a) He was angry that Israel forced Palestinians out of their lands.
(b) He wanted to control Palestine.
(c) He wanted to be ruler of Egypt.
(d) He wanted a constitution for Egypt.

5. Where was Anna's husband stationed while fighting in the war?
(a) Israel.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Palestine.
(d) The Sudan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mu'allaqah mean?

2. What does Anna decide to do at the end of Chapter 7?

3. Why does Ahmad leave Palestine and return to Egypt?

4. Which character has nominal rule over Egypt in Chapter 6?

5. Which Egyptian god did King Akhen Atun and Queen Nefertiti want to worship?

(see the answer key)

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