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

2. Which American official visits Egypt in Chapter 27?
(a) Vice-President William Taft.
(b) Secretary of State John Hay.
(c) President William McKinley.
(d) President Theodore Roosevelt.

3. What controversial issues are discussed at the Ramadan dinner in Chapter 23?
(a) The education of women and the use of the veil.
(b) The use of force during political protests and political ideals.
(c) The adoption of British customs and practices in government.
(d) The roles of religion and culture in government.

4. 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.

5. What good news does Anna receive from Sir Charles in Chapter 19?
(a) He and Caroline are to be married in England.
(b) He is coming to the wedding.
(c) Great Britain will give Egypt its independence.
(d) Urabi Pasha may be pardoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anna wish to leave Egypt in Chapter 17?

2. Which character offers to help Amal with her community work?

3. What has ten-year-old Ahmad memorized in Chapter 27?

4. Why are 'Am Abu el-Ma'ti and seventeen other men arrested in Chapter 26?

5. What English custom does Anna teach Nur?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Anna's wedding take three days to finalize?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Anna decide to remain in Egypt?

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

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