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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Anna's husband stationed while fighting in the war?

2. What shocks Isabel in Chapter 5?

3. What talent makes Omar famous?

4. What does Sheikh Salim ibn Husayn offer Anna and Sharif in Chapter 15?

5. While at the Atelier 'am Ghazzali, what empire does Arwa compare to the United States?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Sharif's first marriage?

2. How does Tareq offend Amal?

3. How does Egyptian culture affect Anna?

4. How is Anna described in Chapter 1?

5. How does the scenery of Egypt affect Anna?

6. How does Anna's appearance contribute to her kidnapping in Chapter 10?

7. Why does Anna visit Egypt?

8. Why does Anna have an unhappy marriage with Edward?

9. What are Sir Charles' views of colonialism?

10. How is Amal related to Isabel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Egypt's government in the early 20th century with its government in the late 20th century. How did the political climate and subsequent events in the early 20th century affect the political climate and events in the late 20th century? What freedoms were earned in the late 20th century due to the efforts of men like Sharif in the early 20th century?

Essay Topic 2

How do Amal and 'Omar separate from their Egyptian heritage? What motivates each character to leave Egypt? What motivates each character to reconnect with his or her Egyptian roots? What changes do Amal and 'Omar make to their lives as a result of Amal's research into Anna's life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how the romantic triangle between Jasmine, 'Omar, and Isabel affects each character's development. What alerts 'Omar to the possibility of incest? What emotional and social repercussions may arise from his affair with both women? By the end of the novel, how is Little Sharif's heritage established?

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