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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the mashrabiyya?
(a) A type of Egyptian hammock.
(b) A type of headgear worn by Egyptian men.
(c) The part of an Egyptian house occupied and governed by women.
(d) A latticework screen used in many Egyptian households.

2. What is the haramlek?
(a) The part of an Egyptian house occupied and governed by women.
(b) A type of Egyptian hammock.
(c) A type of headgear worn by Egyptian men.
(d) A latticework screen used in many Egyptian households.

3. What does Sir Charles dislike?
(a) Imperialism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Communism.

4. Which country rules Egypt in Chapter 6?
(a) The United States.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) India.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Isabel love?

2. How are Amal and Isabel related?

3. Where does Jasmine live?

4. What does Mu'allaqah mean?

5. Who is Armand Demange?

(see the answer key)

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