The Day the Leader was Killed Flashcards
1
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Historical event upon which the novel was based
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The assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat
2
Q
Economic crisis which caused Mutashimi’s family to suffer
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Anwar Sadat introducing the Infitah (open-door policy) which made Egypt dependent on other countries such as the US
3
Q
Narrative technique
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An alternate POV, where each chapter is told from the perspective of a different character.
4
Q
Theme
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Emotional distress, love, instability in a country.
5
Q
Randa’s role
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Randa was Elwan’s fiancée who drove him to kill Anwar after knowing what he did to her
