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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Anna teach at the University in 1908?
(a) Art.
(b) Humanities.
(c) Classes for women.
(d) Music.
2. How is "little Sharif" related to Amal?
(a) He is her godson.
(b) He is her son.
(c) He is her grandson.
(d) He is her nephew.
3. Which character does Anna meet the day after her wedding?
(a) Sharif's business partner, Husni.
(b) Her new mother-in-law.
(c) Her new father-in-law.
(d) Her new maid, Efendi.
4. What stipulation does Lord Cromer want to place on Sharif and Anna's marriage?
(a) Anna has the right to leave the marriage without penalty.
(b) All of their children will be considerd Arabs.
(c) They are only a registered couple while in Egypt.
(d) Sharif will not take another wife while married to Anna.
5. What incident sparks a bloody shootout between British troops and the fellaheen?
(a) The arrest of an Arabic woman.
(b) A terrorist bombing.
(c) Pigeon shooting.
(d) A museum closing.
6. Which character does Isabel blame for putting the missing tapestry in her bag?
(a) Umm Aya.
(b) Amal.
(c) Anna.
(d) 'Omar.
7. Where does Amal decide to move to once Anna's story is finished?
(a) London.
(b) Tawasi.
(c) Cairo.
(d) New York.
8. Why is Sharif cautious about greeting Dr. Milton Bey?
(a) Dr. Bey's patients have a high mortality rate.
(b) Dr. Bey might be a British spy.
(c) Being friendly to a British man might damage his reputation.
(d) He is concerned for Anna's safety.
9. What does Anna remove on May 17th, 1901?
(a) Edward's wedding ring.
(b) Her Western clothing.
(c) Her eyeglasses.
(d) Her Western shoes.
10. What do Western officials claim will prevent Egypt from establishing an independent constitution and rule?
(a) Social castes.
(b) Education.
(c) The oppression of women.
(d) Religious fanaticism.
11. Which character asks the question, "How can one arrive at the planet Souad?"
(a) Anna.
(b) Sir Charles.
(c) Clara Boyle.
(d) Sharif.
12. What advice does Umm Aya give Isabel in "A Beginning of an End"?
(a) Isabel should fast and pray for her true love to notice her.
(b) Isabel should perfume herself and follow her womanly instinct.
(c) Political views change, but love is forever.
(d) Change is coming, be prepared.
13. Where does Emily decide to live after Anna's wedding?
(a) Tawasi.
(b) New York.
(c) England.
(d) Cairo.
14. Which royal event does Anna attend in Chapter 17?
(a) Princess Nazli Fadhil's literary/political salon.
(b) Prince Yusuf Kamal's Oriental dance recital.
(c) The National Opera.
(d) Sheikh Muhammad 'Abdu's annual feast.
15. What does 'Omar buy Amal in Chapter 24?
(a) A computer.
(b) A burqa.
(c) A veil.
(d) A car.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which character offers to help Amal with her community work?
2. Why does Sharif buy Anna English-style trees to plant in their garden?
3. What game are Prince Ahmad Fuad and Prince Yusuf Kamal playing at the Club Muhammad 'Ali?
4. What concern does Anna have about Sharif's behavior in Chapter 28?
5. What publication does Anna become involved with after her wedding?
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