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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 is the total amount of Abdullah's bill?

2. Which item does Abdullah promise to provide to the Princess?

3. Whom does Abdullah meet in the desert?

4. Abdullah refers to the artist as a ______ of the paintbrush.

5. What is the name of the land in which Abdullah has landed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the scene in which Flower is kidnapped.

2. What Is Abdullah's reaction? What occurs next?

3. Discuss Abdullah's first meeting with the princess.

4. Abdullah manages to escape with the aid of the magic carpet. What event occurs the next morning?

5. What are Abdullah's actions following the purchase of the carpet?

6. How does Abdullah operate his business?

7. Explain the scene in which Abdullah meets the Sultan.

8. What happens after the carpet arrives?

9. What is Abdullah's relationship with his father's family?

10. What is Abdullah's plan to escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Hasruel's plans for leaving. Why would the good djinns shun him? Why will Hasruel and Dalzel part company? Where will each go? What do you think will happen to Hasruel?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Zanzib to the southern lands, including Ingary, Strangia and Kingsbury. What are the major differences? Examine how each culture dresses and behaves in public. Also, discuss the differences in trade. What is Abdullah's reaction to the changes?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Abdullah and Flower. Is it a realistic relationship? Is it love or infatuation? What is the difference? Do you think two people can fall in love so quickly? Explain. Do you think the couple is compatible? How might the Sultan react to the news of the marriage? Do you think the couple can be happy?

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