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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which American official visits Egypt in Chapter 27?
(a) Vice-President William Taft.
(b) Secretary of State John Hay.
(c) President William McKinley.
(d) President Theodore Roosevelt.

2. Which political organization was 'Omar once connected with?
(a) The Kefaya Movement.
(b) National Democratic Party.
(c) The Muslim Brotherhood.
(d) Palestine National Council.

3. What can Sheikh 'Isa create?
(a) Beautiful tapestries.
(b) Elaborate embroidery.
(c) Intricate baskets.
(d) Haunting melodies.

4. What does Anna teach at the University in 1908?
(a) Art.
(b) Classes for women.
(c) Humanities.
(d) Music.

5. What types of dangerous letters has 'Omar received?
(a) Letter-bombs.
(b) Reports from the Egyptian resistance.
(c) Legal summons.
(d) Official letters from the Egyptian government.

6. What concern does Sheikh Muhammad 'Abdu have about the future of Palestine?
(a) The United Nations appears to support the relocation of the Jews.
(b) The United States is too large to oppose.
(c) More and more Jews are buying land in Palestine.
(d) The Arabs in Palestine are at risk for blending their culture.

7. What controversial issues are discussed at the Ramadan dinner in Chapter 23?
(a) The adoption of British customs and practices in government.
(b) The roles of religion and culture in government.
(c) The use of force during political protests and political ideals.
(d) The education of women and the use of the veil.

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

9. What concern does Anna have about Sharif's behavior in Chapter 28?
(a) He is becoming very secretive.
(b) He has lost his zeal for Egypt's political causes.
(c) He refuses to talk to her about politics.
(d) He is spending more and more time away from home.

10. What do Sharif and his uncle intend to establish for their community?
(a) A school.
(b) A sports league.
(c) A mosque.
(d) A library.

11. What fear does 'Omar have about his relationship with Isabel?
(a) He fears she may be his daughter.
(b) He fears she may be shot by a terrorist.
(c) She will eventually find a younger man.
(d) His health is not good enough.

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

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

14. Why does Anna wish to leave Egypt in Chapter 17?
(a) Her Egyptian friends begin to snub her.
(b) She misses Edward.
(c) English society in Egypt has become unbearable.
(d) She is tired of the political unrest in Cairo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Sharif agree to add to the school curriculum in Chapter 29?

2. What publication does Anna become involved with after her wedding?

3. What nationality is Cromer?

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

5. In Chapter 24, which character does Anna wish would visit her?

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