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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 26, what news does Isabel deliver to Amal over the phone?
(a) She is moving back to Egypt.
(b) She and 'Omar are engaged.
(c) She has cancer.
(d) She is pregnant.

2. What does Anna paint in Chapter 28?
(a) The haramlek.
(b) Nur's garden.
(c) Nur's portrait.
(d) Sharif's portrait.

3. What nationality is Cromer?
(a) Israeli.
(b) American.
(c) Palestinian.
(d) British.

4. What does Anna remove on May 17th, 1901?
(a) Edward's wedding ring.
(b) Her Western shoes.
(c) Her eyeglasses.
(d) Her Western clothing.

5. What controversial issues are discussed at the Ramadan dinner in Chapter 23?
(a) The education of women and the use of the veil.
(b) The use of force during political protests and political ideals.
(c) The roles of religion and culture in government.
(d) The adoption of British customs and practices in government.

6. Where does Sharif instruct Anna to take Nur if he dies?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) New York.
(d) Cairo.

7. Where does Anna want to live once she and Sharif are married?
(a) In England.
(b) Close to the border of Egypt and Israel.
(c) With Isabel and 'Omar.
(d) With his mother, Zeinab.

8. Who is Zeinab?
(a) Layla's mother.
(b) Sharif's sister.
(c) An Alexandrian writer on the "woman question".
(d) Layla's mother-in-law.

9. What do Sharif and his uncle intend to establish for their community?
(a) A mosque.
(b) A school.
(c) A sports league.
(d) A library.

10. Which character do Anna and Sharif plan to visit while in Europe?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Sir Charles.
(c) James Barrington.
(d) Caroline.

11. Which character does Amal fear for in "An End?"
(a) Herself.
(b) Sharif.
(c) 'Omar.
(d) Isabel.

12. What gift does Sharif plan to give Anna on their wedding day?
(a) Sapphires.
(b) Emeralds.
(c) A diamond.
(d) An embroidered Egyptian silk gown.

13. What types of dangerous letters has 'Omar received?
(a) Reports from the Egyptian resistance.
(b) Official letters from the Egyptian government.
(c) Legal summons.
(d) Letter-bombs.

14. What is Ahmad's gifting that Anna writes about in Chapter 24?
(a) Oration.
(b) Music.
(c) Art.
(d) Writing.

15. Which character does Isabel blame for putting the missing tapestry in her bag?
(a) Amal.
(b) 'Omar.
(c) Anna.
(d) Umm Aya.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anna decide to remain in Egypt in Chapter 17?

2. Why does Sharif buy Anna English-style trees to plant in their garden?

3. What English custom does Anna teach Nur?

4. In "An End", what does Isabel want to show 'Omar?

5. Which official is al-Wardani accused of murdering?

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