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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. What prediction does the article that Amal reads to Isabel give about the year 2000?
(a) Islam will be the world's fastest growing religion.
(b) The U.S. will control most of the world's wealth.
(c) All the computers will shut down.
(d) Israel will control Jerusalem.

2. What memento from Anna's wedding does Abdu find in the trunk?
(a) A pressed flower from Anna's wedding bouquet.
(b) Anna's Arabic and French marriage contracts.
(c) An Egyptian wedding dress.
(d) Anna and Sharif's wedding program, written in Arabic.

3. How is "little Sharif" related to Amal?
(a) He is her son.
(b) He is her grandson.
(c) He is her godson.
(d) He is her nephew.

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

5. In Chapter 24, which character does Anna wish would visit her?
(a) Sharif.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Sir Charles.
(d) Caroline.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Anna supposed to meet Sharif's father?

2. In Chapter 26, what news does Isabel deliver to Amal over the phone?

3. Why must Sharif's community projects be privately funded?

4. What does 'Omar buy Amal in Chapter 24?

5. What do Western officials claim will prevent Egypt from establishing an independent constitution and rule?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anna decide to remain in Egypt?

2. How does Anna's relationship with Layla and Sharif affect her relationship with other Britons living in Egypt?

3. Describe Isabel's experience in the shrine.

4. How does Tareq help Amal and the fellaheen in Chapter 26?

5. According to Layla, what has been the net result of the political strife in Egypt?

6. How does Anna's story affect Amal's future?

7. How does the "Entente cordiale" affect Sharif?

8. What does Zeinab think of Anna?

9. Why did Ibrahim Nassif al-Wardani assassinate Prime Minister Ghali?

10. Why does Anna's wedding take three days to finalize?

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