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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Sharif's community projects be privately funded?
(a) The Imam does not approve of his projects.
(b) Most public funds are spent on the military.
(c) Cromer will not release money for culture or education.
(d) Taxes are low because most citizens are poor.

2. What nationality is Hussein's wife?
(a) English.
(b) Palestinian.
(c) French.
(d) Israeli.

3. Why do Anna and Sharif confront Lord Cromer at the Agency?
(a) Lord Cromer has threatened to jail Sharif for marrying Anna.
(b) Lord Cromer has denied Anna's visa.
(c) Lord Cromer has threatened to annul their marriage.
(d) They want their marriage to be recognized in Britain.

4. What does Anna remove on May 17th, 1901?
(a) Her Western clothing.
(b) Her Western shoes.
(c) Her eyeglasses.
(d) Edward's wedding ring.

5. What is Prince Yusuf Kamal's favorite saying?
(a) When will it all end?
(b) Egypt will prevail.
(c) Where has it all gone?
(d) What will be will be.

6. What three objects does Anna create as a contribution to the Egyptian renaissance?
(a) Three tapestries.
(b) Three sculptures.
(c) Three watercolors.
(d) A tapestry, a watercolor and a sculpture.

7. How are Isis and Osiris related?
(a) They are star-crossed lovers.
(b) They are arch enemies.
(c) They are married.
(d) They are brother and sister.

8. Which character does Amal fear for in "An End?"
(a) Herself.
(b) Sharif.
(c) 'Omar.
(d) Isabel.

9. Which character do Anna and Sharif plan to visit while in Europe?
(a) James Barrington.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Sir Charles.
(d) Jasmine.

10. How does the carriage driver in Chapter 23 offend Sharif?
(a) By referring to his wife as an "English trophy."
(b) By refusing to talk to him.
(c) By driving off without offering him change for his fare.
(d) By referring to his house as "the house of the Englishwoman."

11. What does Layla feel has dominated the lives of her family members?
(a) Children.
(b) Religion.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Politics.

12. Which character offers to help Amal with her community work?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Tareq.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) 'Omar.

13. In Chapter 23, where does Sharif fear his father may soon go?
(a) New York.
(b) Prison.
(c) Cairo.
(d) The family tomb.

14. In Chapter 24, which character does Anna wish would visit her?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Sir Charles.
(c) Sharif.
(d) Caroline.

15. What stipulation does Lord Cromer want to place on Sharif and Anna's marriage?
(a) They are only a registered couple while in Egypt.
(b) All of their children will be considerd Arabs.
(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. What can Sheikh 'Isa create?

2. Why does Anna decide to remain in Egypt in Chapter 17?

3. What do Sharif and his uncle intend to establish for their community?

4. Who is Hasna?

5. What do Western officials claim will prevent Egypt from establishing an independent constitution and rule?

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