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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 Layla feel has dominated the lives of her family members?
(a) Politics.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Religion.
(d) Children.

2. Why does Anna wish to leave Egypt in Chapter 17?
(a) She misses Edward.
(b) English society in Egypt has become unbearable.
(c) Her Egyptian friends begin to snub her.
(d) She is tired of the political unrest in Cairo.

3. Which royal event does Anna attend in Chapter 17?
(a) Sheikh Muhammad 'Abdu's annual feast.
(b) Princess Nazli Fadhil's literary/political salon.
(c) The National Opera.
(d) Prince Yusuf Kamal's Oriental dance recital.

4. In Chapter 24, which character does Anna wish would visit her?
(a) Sharif.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Sir Charles.

5. What prediction does the article that Amal reads to Isabel give about the year 2000?
(a) All the computers will shut down.
(b) Israel will control Jerusalem.
(c) The U.S. will control most of the world's wealth.
(d) Islam will be the world's fastest growing religion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Sharif cautious about greeting Dr. Milton Bey?

3. What English custom does Anna teach Nur?

4. What nationality is Cromer?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Tareq help Amal and the fellaheen in Chapter 26?

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

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

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

8. Why does Amal fear for 'Omar?

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

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

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