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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 color was the stone in the gold broach?

2. What is the name of the inn?

3. What is the name of the group of cities and countries where Abdullah lives?

4. Which of the following is offered by the genie instead?

5. What is the name of Abdullah's detested cousin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Examine the scene in which Flower is kidnapped.

3. Why does Abdullah choose to go to the desert? What happens when Abdullah lands in the desert?

4. Explain the Sultan's view on women.

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

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

7. What is Abdullah's plan to escape?

8. Who is Abdullah? What is his job?

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

10. What happens after the carpet arrives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Abdullah meets Flower, he learns that she is betrothed to the Prince of Ochistan. Discuss arranged marriages. Why are marriages between royals arranged? Are arranged marriages political in nature? Are the marriages arranged to ensure continued bloodlines? How is a dowry involved? What is the importance of an arranged marriage? How does it affect the betrothed? Why are children promised to others when they are born? Do arranged marriages still occur? What happens if the marriage is broken? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the initial meeting between Abdullah and Kabul Aqba. When and where did it occur? What happens? What dilemma does Aqba face? What decision does Aqba have to make in regards to the genie? How does Abdullah help? How does the meeting change Abdullah's feelings about his fantasy?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Hasruel and Dalzel. Compare and contrast the brothers, their goals, and actions.

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