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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 Anna miss about the desert in Chapter 17?
(a) Its simplicity.
(b) The privacy of being completely alone.
(c) Its beauty.
(d) The opportunity to live in a man's world.

2. Which Middle Eastern political group does Sharif oppose?
(a) Baath Party.
(b) Sunni.
(c) The Tories.
(d) Zionists.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Sharif wait for before he can set up a school?

2. What do Sharif and his uncle intend to establish for their community?

3. Who is Hasna?

4. Which royal event does Anna attend in Chapter 17?

5. What honor does Zeinab give Anna the night of her wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Amal fear for 'Omar?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Amal honor her ancestors once her research is complete?

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

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

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

10. How does Tareq offer to help Amal in Chapter 21?

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