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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. How are Isis and Osiris related?
(a) They are married.
(b) They are star-crossed lovers.
(c) They are arch enemies.
(d) They are brother and sister.

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

3. Where does Emily decide to live after Anna's wedding?
(a) England.
(b) Cairo.
(c) New York.
(d) Tawasi.

4. Why do Sharif and Anna argue in Chapter 22?
(a) Sharif is angry that Anna took money out of her old bank account.
(b) Anna is angry that Sharif has been speaking to Hasna.
(c) Sharif wants only sons, no daughters.
(d) Anna refuses to wear a veil in public.

5. Why is Anna's loom empty in Chapter 28?
(a) She has removed her work while in mourning.
(b) Shariff has asked her to remove her work from the loom.
(c) She fears the Imam will punish her for her work.
(d) Her work is complete and is being mounted for display.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does 'Omar buy Amal in Chapter 24?

2. What does little Sharif grab that belongs to Amal?

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

4. Where does Amal decide to move to once Anna's story is finished?

5. What three objects does Anna create as a contribution to the Egyptian renaissance?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the Zionist movement affect the Egyptian characters in the book?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Isabel's experience in the shrine.

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

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

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

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