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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. Which Oriental nation defeated Russia in 1905?

2. Which political organization was 'Omar once connected with?

3. Which character do Anna and Sharif plan to visit while in Europe?

4. What memento from Anna's wedding does Abdu find in the trunk?

5. Which character is depicted on the "missing" panel in "An End?"

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Anna decide to remain in Egypt?

3. Why does Anna's wedding take three days to finalize?

4. How does Emily react to Anna's decision to marry Sharif?

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

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. Why is 'Omar concerned about Isabel's pregnancy?

9. Why does Anna consider returning to England in Chapter 17?

10. What fear does Sharif have for Nur's future?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the effect Egypt has on Isabel. How does Egyptian culture and politics affect her character? How does her relationship with Amal affect her attitude towards her Egyptian heritage?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the effect colonialism had on Egypt in the early 20th century. Which characters in the novel are proponents of colonialism, and why? Which characters are opponents of colonialism, and why? How do Sharif and Anna attempt to end the British occupation and what is the result of their efforts?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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