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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Isabel plan to go for the millennium celebration?
(a) Israel.
(b) New York.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Palestine.

2. 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) The students were protesting.
(d) There is not enough money to run the programs.

3. How did Sharif come to be head of the Baroudi family?
(a) His Uncle Mustafa and his father are both dead.
(b) His Uncle Mustafa is dead and his father is in hiding.
(c) His Uncle Mustafa is in political exile and his father is dead.
(d) His Uncle Mustafa is in political exile and his father is in hiding.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Layla pack into Anna's saddleback before Anna leaves for Sinai?

2. Who is Armand Demange?

3. What are Sir Charles' views on the occupation of Egypt?

4. What language do Layla and Anna have in common?

5. Which character helps Anna learn Arabic?

(see the answer key)

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