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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. By what famous landmark does Anna have a picnic?
2. Which country rules Egypt in Chapter 6?
3. Where is Amal's house located?
4. How does Anna disguise herself as she travels to the Mameluke tombs?
5. Who is Armand Demange?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Egypt's government in the early 20th century.
2. Why does Anna visit Rome in January of 1900?
3. What political goals does Sharif strive towards?
4. In the early 20th century, how do the roles of men and women differ in Egypt?
5. How is Anna similar to Amal?
6. According to the men at the Atelier 'am Ghazzali, how do the events of the early 20th century affect the political climate of Egypt in the late 20th century?
7. How does the scenery of Egypt affect Anna?
8. How does Anna and Sharif's relationship change at St. Catherine's monastery?
9. Why does Isabel bring a trunk to Amal?
10. How does Anna's appearance contribute to her kidnapping in Chapter 10?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the rise of Zionism in the early 20th century and how it affects the characters in the novel. What fears do Sharif and his contemporaries have about the Zionist movement? How does history confirm or negate those fears? How does Zionism affect the distribution of Sharif's descendants, and ultimately, their cultural heritage?
Essay Topic 2
How do the contents of Isabel's trunk affect the lives of those who read her journals? How do Anna's documents clarify both Isabel and Anna's heritage? What questions or problems do Anna's documents raise for Isabel and Anna?
Essay Topic 3
How does Anna cope with the loss of each husband? Describe Anna's emotional state after Edward's death. How does she cope with his loss? Describe Anna's emotional state after Sharif's death. How does she cope with his loss? Based on her reaction to each husband's death, which man does she appear to love the most, and why?
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