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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amal discover that matches one of Omar's possessions?
(a) A watercolor painting.
(b) A green journal.
(c) A Pharaonic tapestry.
(d) A blue journal.

2. What happens to Edward in Chapter 3?
(a) He cannot adapt to civillan life and leaves Anna.
(b) He suffers from the psychological effects of war and dies.
(c) He is redeployed overseas.
(d) He suffers from the psychological effects of war and is institutionalized.

3. What are Sir Charles' views on the occupation of Egypt?
(a) He accepts the occupation as part of the natural order.
(b) He is in favor of the occupation.
(c) He vigorously assists the agency in maintaining the occupation.
(d) He opposes the occupation.

4. Why does the government close down the schools and clinic in Tawasi?
(a) It has declared that the teachers are subversive.
(b) There was an outbreak of malaria.
(c) There is not enough money to run the programs.
(d) The students were protesting.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Isabel want Amal to accompany her in Chapter 8?

2. How are Amal and Isabel different?

3. What separates Egyptian women from men in the ballroom?

4. What is the mashrabiyya?

5. Where does Isabel plan to go for the millennium celebration?

(see the answer key)

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