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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 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 Arabs in Palestine are at risk for blending their culture.
(c) More and more Jews are buying land in Palestine.
(d) The United States is too large to oppose.

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

3. What does 'Omar buy Amal in Chapter 24?
(a) A computer.
(b) A car.
(c) A veil.
(d) A burqa.

4. Which character is 'Omar attracted to in Chapter 21?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Anna.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Amal.

5. Which Oriental nation defeated Russia in 1905?
(a) China.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Japan.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Umm Aya give Isabel in "A Beginning of an End"?

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

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

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

5. Which character is depicted on the "missing" panel in "An End?"

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Isabel's experience in the shrine.

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

5. Why does Amal fear for 'Omar?

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

7. How does Anna's story affect Amal's future?

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

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

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

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