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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. A stranger approaches Abdullah with the hopes of selling a ______.

2. The sultan's throne is decorated with blue and ____ tiles.

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

4. The princess declares that she has never seen a ____.

5. The genie claims that he is ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the scene in which Abdullah is approached at the Bazaar by a stranger.

2. Explain the Sultan's view on women.

3. Explain what happens when Abdullah returns to the Bazaar.

4. Examine Abdullah's thoughts once he is thrown into prison.

5. Explain Abdullah's first journey on the carpet.

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

7. What is Abdullah's explanation about what happened in the garden?

8. Abdullah has a vivid imagination and has created an elaborate fantasy about his family. What is the fantasy?

9. Discuss the scene in which Abdullah meets Kabul Aqba.

10. Explain Abdullah's next trip to the garden aboard the magic carpet.

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

Explain Abdullah's relationship with his father's family. Why does Abdullah associate with them? Are they related in any way? What power does the family have over Abdullah? Why are they so mean? What does the family hope to gain by Abdullah's success? What is Abdullah's opinion of the family? Does his opinion change throughout the story? Do you think Abdullah will associate with the family after he marries Flower? Explain.

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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