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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shahin call a sandstorm?
(a) The White Queen
(b) The White Sands
(c) The Singing Sands
(d) The Refugee of Sand

2. Which of Catherine's friends does El-Marad's name remind her?
(a) Lily
(b) Harry
(c) Nim
(d) Solarin

3. Who was Cardinal Rihelieu?
(a) Painter
(b) Governor
(c) Bishop
(d) Politician

4. How do Catherine, Lily and the dog escape from the bar and Sharrif?
(a) Jump in the water
(b) Escape on horseback
(c) Run to their vehicle
(d) Kamel saves them

5. What year is it when the novel opens?
(a) 1790
(b) 1750
(c) 1800
(d) 1700

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the abandoned Abbey converted into?

2. What was the purpose of the Tower of Babel according to Philidor?

3. Who is Catherine's lover at this time?

4. What happened to the king after the end of the lunar and solar calendars cycle back to their starting points?

5. Which of the following terms best describes how Kamel reacts to hearing Catherine talk about Sharrif?

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