2. What three objects does Anna create as a contribution to the Egyptian renaissance?
(a) Three tapestries.
(b) Three sculptures.
(c) Three watercolors.
(d) A tapestry, a watercolor and a sculpture.

3. Who will perform Anna and Sharif's wedding ceremony?
(a) Rev. Temple Gairdner.
(b) Lord Cromer.
(c) Mahmoud Sami Basha al-Baroudi.
(d) Sheikh Muhammad 'Abdu.

4. What does Layla feel has dominated the lives of her family members?
(a) Politics.
(b) Children.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Religion.

5. Which character offers to help Amal with her community work?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Tareq.
(c) Isabel.
(d) 'Omar.

6. What nationality is Hussein's wife?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Israeli.
(d) Palestinian.

7. Why must Sharif's community projects be privately funded?
(a) Taxes are low because most citizens are poor.
(b) Most public funds are spent on the military.
(c) Cromer will not release money for culture or education.
(d) The Imam does not approve of his projects.

8. What is tarab?
(a) A form of Arabic music.
(b) A type of Arabic dance.
(c) A traditional Arabic wedding gift.
(d) The highly ornate wedding gown.

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

10. What good news does Anna receive from Sir Charles in Chapter 19?
(a) He is coming to the wedding.
(b) Urabi Pasha may be pardoned.
(c) He and Caroline are to be married in England.
(d) Great Britain will give Egypt its independence.

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

12. Which character does Anna meet the day after her wedding?
(a) Her new father-in-law.
(b) Her new mother-in-law.
(c) Sharif's business partner, Husni.
(d) Her new maid, Efendi.

13. Why is the museum closed in Chapter 25?
(a) Due to a recent theft.
(b) Old tiles have worn away and the hall is flooded.
(c) The Imam declares some exhibits profane.
(d) A recent bombing killed tourists.

14. Which character is 'Omar attracted to in Chapter 21?
(a) Amal.
(b) Anna.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Jasmine.

15. What concern does Anna have about Sharif's behavior in Chapter 28?
(a) He refuses to talk to her about politics.
(b) He is becoming very secretive.
(c) He has lost his zeal for Egypt's political causes.
(d) He is spending more and more time away from home.