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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. In "An End", what does Isabel want to show 'Omar?

2. Which official is al-Wardani accused of murdering?

3. Which character is 'Omar attracted to in Chapter 21?

4. How are Isis and Osiris related?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Amal long to be with Anna after the bombing at the Mugama' Building?

5. Why is Sharif offended by the carriage driver in Chapter 23?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Isabel's experience in the shrine.

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

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?

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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