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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. What incident sparks a bloody shootout between British troops and the fellaheen?
(a) The arrest of an Arabic woman.
(b) A terrorist bombing.
(c) A museum closing.
(d) Pigeon shooting.

2. What English custom does Anna teach Nur?
(a) An established bedtime.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Tea time.
(d) Etiquette.

3. What advice does Umm Aya give Isabel in "A Beginning of an End"?
(a) Isabel should perfume herself and follow her womanly instinct.
(b) Change is coming, be prepared.
(c) Isabel should fast and pray for her true love to notice her.
(d) Political views change, but love is forever.

4. In Chapter 23, where does Sharif fear his father may soon go?
(a) New York.
(b) The family tomb.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Prison.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Sharif plan to give Anna on their wedding day?

2. Why is Anna's loom empty in Chapter 28?

3. Which American official visits Egypt in Chapter 27?

4. Which character does Amal fear for in "An End?"

5. Where does Sharif instruct Anna to take Nur if he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Amal long to be with Anna after the bombing at the Mugama' Building?

2. Why does Anna decide to remain in Egypt?

3. According to Layla, what has been the net result of the political strife in Egypt?

4. What complications might arise with Anna and Sharif's marriage?

5. How does Sharif's motivation and behavior change by Chapter 29?

6. Why did Ibrahim Nassif al-Wardani assassinate Prime Minister Ghali?

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

8. What fear does Sharif have for Nur's future?

9. Why does Anna consider returning to England in Chapter 17?

10. How does Amal react to Isabel's story about her experience at the shrine?

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