The characters describe Lord Alistair Worthington throughout the book. Explain the range of opinions that people hold of him. How do you think the author feels about him?

How do Fatma and Hadia complement each other as partners? What misconceptions do they help each other overcome?

How does Hadia’s faith contribute to her character? With this in mind, how does Hadia act as a foil to the impostor al-Jahiz?