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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 does Isabel create for Omar in Chapter 28?
(a) A tapestry of Isis.
(b) A portait of 'Omar and Amal in the garden.
(c) An Egyptian dinner.
(d) A web page about his political activities.

2. What game are Prince Ahmad Fuad and Prince Yusuf Kamal playing at the Club Muhammad 'Ali?
(a) Pool.
(b) Senet.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Chess.

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

4. In Chapter 26, who does Amal dream of kissing?
(a) 'Omar.
(b) Tareq.
(c) Sharif.
(d) Cromer.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna paint in Chapter 28?

2. Which character does Anna meet the day after her wedding?

3. Which official is al-Wardani accused of murdering?

4. What nationality is Cromer?

5. Why does Sharif buy Anna English-style trees to plant in their garden?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Amal fear for 'Omar?

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

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

9. How does Anna's relationship with Layla and Sharif affect her relationship with other Britons living in Egypt?

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

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