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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which royal event does Anna attend in Chapter 17?
(a) The National Opera.
(b) Prince Yusuf Kamal's Oriental dance recital.
(c) Sheikh Muhammad 'Abdu's annual feast.
(d) Princess Nazli Fadhil's literary/political salon.

4. By what famous landmark does Anna have a picnic?
(a) The Great Pyramid.
(b) The Sphinx
(c) St. Catherine's Monastery.
(d) The Citadel.

5. What stipulation does Lord Cromer want to place on Sharif and Anna's marriage?
(a) All of their children will be considerd Arabs.
(b) They are only a registered couple while in Egypt.
(c) Anna has the right to leave the marriage without penalty.
(d) Sharif will not take another wife while married to Anna.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Amal get Isabel into the Atelier 'am Ghazzali?

2. While on their way to Amal's house, what do Amal and Isabel see that frightens them?

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

4. What do Amal and Isabel have in common?

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

(see the answer key)

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