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Q. The mournful song of the reed pipe becomes a metaphor for:
Remembering the past
Mourning the death of loved ones
The music at Ain Shams
The poverty in Cairo
Q. For Ahmed's father, a garden represents:
The beauty of nature
The goodness of God
The hand of an artful gardener
Freedom for mind and body
Q. Ahmed says that the garden at Ain Shams had a magical quality. What is it?
It literally enchanted visitors and made them fall asleep
It could grow any kind of plant
It exactly reminded people of their favorite books
Its general beauty
Q. What do books symbolize for Ahmed's father?
Entertainment
An escape from the problems of the world
Intellectual freedom and the key to advancement
Busywork for his children
Q. What is it about Girton College that reminds Ahmed of the "harem" at Zatoun?
It is secluded
It also has lovely gardens
The lack of male authority within its walls
There's lots of conversation there