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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sharif?e
(a) Layla's brother.
(b) Layla's father.
(c) Layla's husband.
(d) Layla's uncle.

2. Where is Amal al-Ghamrawi when she has her terrifying dream?
(a) New York.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Israel.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

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

4. What does Anna decide to do at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Call Emily.
(b) Return to England.
(c) Reunite with her husband.
(d) Educate herself about the local culture.

5. What game are Prince Ahmad Fuad and Prince Yusuf Kamal playing at the Club Muhammad 'Ali?
(a) Pool.
(b) Backgammon.
(c) Chess.
(d) Senet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Amal's house located?

2. Which friend of Amal's is carrying her fifth child in Chapter 8?

3. What does Mu'allaqah mean?

4. What memento from Anna's wedding does Abdu find in the trunk?

5. What is the haramlek?

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