2. Which official is al-Wardani accused of murdering?
(a) Sheikh Muhammad 'Abdu.
(b) Prince Yusuf Kamal.
(c) Prime Minister Ghali.
(d) Princess Nazli Fadhil.

3. In "An End", what does Isabel want to show 'Omar?
(a) The "missing" panel.
(b) A black oval pebble.
(c) A statuette.
(d) The old Baroudi house.

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

5. What nationality is Cromer?
(a) Israeli.
(b) Palestinian.
(c) American.
(d) British.

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

7. What puzzles Amal about Isabel's experience at the shrine?
(a) Isabel ignores Umm Aya's advice.
(b) She thought Umm Aya was dead.
(c) She thought Sheikh 'Isa was dead.
(d) The caretaker of the shrine insists that the shrine is sealed.

8. Which character is depicted on the "missing" panel in "An End?"
(a) Nur.
(b) Osiris.
(c) Isis.
(d) Horus.

9. When is Anna supposed to meet Sharif's father?
(a) After a formal banquet.
(b) At the formal banquet.
(c) On the day of the wedding.
(d) After they are married.

10. What must Sharif wait for before he can set up a school?
(a) Electicity to be restored.
(b) Spring.
(c) An accepted bribe by government officials.
(d) A testimonial from Muhammad 'Abdu.

11. Where does Amal decide to move to once Anna's story is finished?
(a) Tawasi.
(b) London.
(c) Cairo.
(d) New York.

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

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

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

15. In Chapter 26, which character gives the warning: "The knowledge of what's hidden is with God alone."
(a) Zeinab.
(b) Sharif.
(c) Anna.
(d) Mabrouka.