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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. What has Isabel brought with her from New York?

2. What shocks Isabel in Chapter 5?

3. How does 'Who's Who" describe Omar?

4. What is the mashrabiyya?

5. Who is Tareq 'Atiyya?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the early 20th century, how do the roles of men and women differ in Egypt?

2. How does the scenery of Egypt affect Anna?

3. Why does Anna visit Egypt?

4. How are Amal and Isabel similar?

5. What was the purpose of Anna's kidnapping?

6. Describe the relationships between Egyptian Christians and Muslims in the early 20th century.

7. How does Egyptian culture affect Anna?

8. What does Anna plan to do once she is released by her abductors?

9. How does Anna's appearance change as she travels to Sinai?

10. Why does Isabel bring a trunk to Amal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Egyptian culture affect Anna throughout the novel? What adaptations does Anna have to make while traveling through Egypt? How does the religious and political climate of Egypt differ from Anna's traditional British upbringing? What British traditions and customs does Anna have to change when she becomes an Egyptian wife?

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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