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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. Who is Zeinab?

2. What has ten-year-old Ahmad memorized in Chapter 27?

3. What is tarab?

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

5. What do Sharif and his uncle intend to establish for their community?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Amal honor her ancestors once her research is complete?

4. How does Anna's story affect Amal's future?

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

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

7. Why do Anna and Sharif argue in Chapter 22?

8. What complications might arise with Anna and Sharif's marriage?

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

10. What atrocity begins with the death of a few pigeons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Tareq and Amal's relationship. How does Tareq both offend and assist Amal? What expectations does each character have for the future of their relationship? How do politics affect the outcome of their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Anna's kidnapping to modern day terrorism activities. What purpose do the kidnappers feel Anna's capture might serve? How does this compare to the purposes of the terrorist bombers in modern day Luxor? What is Sharif's view of kidnapping and terrorism? Are his prophecies valid for the Arabic world in the late 20th century?

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