My Last Night in Cairo, Egypt

According to the text, why did the friends decide to visit Al-Azhar Park?

• to study the mosaic fountains

• to eat a light dinner or desser

• to have a relaxing night before traveling

• to practice speaking the Arabic language

Why did the author and her friends speak in Arabic to the taxi driver?

• They were hoping to get some practice speaking the language

• They were planning to spend a relaxing evening in the park

• They were hoping the taxi driver would be nicer to them

• They were planning to go to the airport the next day

According to the text, what did the fountains provide for the children?

• a place where they could bathe

• a place to get water for the flowers

• a place to get water if they were thirsty

• a place where they could play in the water

According to the text, how were the fort floors and walkways alike?

• Both have courtyards

• Both had fountains

• Both had mosaic patterns

• Both had tables and stools

According to the text, why did the author and her friend spend so much time taking pictures?

• They were waiting for the taxi

• They were both photographers

• They had lots of time to waste

• They had very good cameras