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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Anna's captors discover her identity, which character takes charge of her?
(a) Layla.
(b) Jasmine.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Sharif.

2. Why does the government close down the schools and clinic in Tawasi?
(a) It has declared that the teachers are subversive.
(b) The students were protesting.
(c) There was an outbreak of malaria.
(d) There is not enough money to run the programs.

3. Which character receives a letter from Anna describing her meeting with Layla?
(a) Sir Charles.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Edward.

4. Where does Jasmine live?
(a) In a cancer ward in London.
(b) In California.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In an Alzheimer's home.

5. Which friend of Amal's is carrying her fifth child in Chapter 8?
(a) Anna.
(b) Tahiyya.
(c) Emily.
(d) Isabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What talent makes Omar famous?

2. Which character helps Anna learn Arabic?

3. Where is Amal's house located?

4. Whom does Anna miss?

5. Who insists on accompanying Anna to Sinai?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anna's appearance contribute to her kidnapping in Chapter 10?

2. What does Anna plan to do once she is released by her abductors?

3. What happened to Sharif's first marriage?

4. What fears does Deena have about the Israelis?

5. How does Tareq offend Amal?

6. How is Anna similar to Amal?

7. How does Anna and Sharif's relationship change at St. Catherine's monastery?

8. Describe how Amal and 'Omar became separated from their Egyptian heritage.

9. How does Anna's appearance change as she travels to Sinai?

10. In the early 20th century, how do the roles of men and women differ in Egypt?

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