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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. Where does Amal go after she discovers the museum is closed?
(a) New York.
(b) The mosque.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Tawasi.

2. What honor does Zeinab give Anna the night of her wedding?
(a) A seat of honor.
(b) A dance.
(c) A song.
(d) Family jewelry.

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

4. Why does James Barrington turn down a diplomatic posting to Syria?
(a) To protest against British foreign policy.
(b) Sharif offeres him more money to remain in Egypt.
(c) He fears the political uprisings in Syria.
(d) To remain near his father.

5. Who will perform Anna and Sharif's wedding ceremony?
(a) Mahmoud Sami Basha al-Baroudi.
(b) Rev. Temple Gairdner.
(c) Lord Cromer.
(d) Sheikh Muhammad 'Abdu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What concern does Anna have about Sharif's behavior in Chapter 28?

2. Which character do Anna and Sharif plan to visit while in Europe?

3. Who is Hasna?

4. Why do Sharif and Anna argue in Chapter 22?

5. How is "little Sharif" related to Amal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anna feel her baby is in the balance against the ills of the world?

2. Why does Amal fear for 'Omar?

3. Why does 'Omar refuse to continue his relationship with Isabel in Chapter 22?

4. Why is Sharif offended by the carriage driver in Chapter 23?

5. What is the subject of "'Al-Mar'ah al-Jadidah"?

6. How does Amal honor her ancestors once her research is complete?

7. How does the "Entente cordiale" affect Sharif?

8. How does Emily react to Anna's decision to marry Sharif?

9. Why is 'Omar concerned about Isabel's pregnancy?

10. What atrocity begins with the death of a few pigeons?

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