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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does 'Who's Who" describe Omar?
(a) As a politician and lecturer.
(b) As a gambling mogul.
(c) As a musician and a writer.
(d) As a talk show host.

2. What group is Omar rumored to be associated with?
(a) The Klu Klux Klan.
(b) The Mafia.
(c) Rebels.
(d) Terrorists.

3. What does Layla pack into Anna's saddleback before Anna leaves for Sinai?
(a) A gun.
(b) A green journal.
(c) A knife.
(d) A silk dress.

4. What does the black column in the ancient church that Anna visits represent?
(a) Death.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Satan.
(d) Judas Iscariot.

5. How are Amal and Isabel related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are sisters.
(c) Isabel is Amal's aunt.
(d) Amal is Isabel's aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Isabel want Amal to accompany her in Chapter 8?

2. Where are Anna's captors sent to sleep?

3. What would Isabel like to create using Anna's journals?

4. What language do Layla and Anna have in common?

5. Which character does Isabel love?

Short Essay Questions

1. What political goals does Sharif strive towards?

2. How does Anna's appearance change as she travels to Sinai?

3. What request do the women of Tawasi make of Isabel?

4. Why does Anna visit Egypt?

5. How does Anna's appearance contribute to her kidnapping in Chapter 10?

6. How does the scenery of Egypt affect Anna?

7. How is Anna described in Chapter 1?

8. What fears does Deena have about the Israelis?

9. How is 'Omar described at the beginning of the book?

10. Describe how Amal and 'Omar became separated from their Egyptian heritage.

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