VOICED : Mueren 16 policias egipcios en combates con islamistas

A deadly ambush by Islamist rebels in the desert resulted in the deaths of 16 police officers. The attack occurred on a road leading to the Bajarinja oasis, 200 km from Cairo. The Ministry of Interior reported that 15 attackers were killed by security forces. The attack coincided with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's preparations to attend the 75th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein. Since the 2013 ousting of President Mohammed Morsi, extremist groups have increased attacks on military and police forces. For more details, visit www.ISGlobal.org.

How many police officers were killed in the ambush by Islamist rebels?

• 25

• 16

• 10

• 20

What was the response of the security forces to the ambush?

• They captured all the attackers.

• They killed 15 attackers.

• They retreated to a safer location.

• They called for international assistance.

What significant event was President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi preparing to attend when the attack occurred?

• The opening of a new parliament session

• The 75th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein

• A peace summit in Cairo

• A military parade in Alexandria

What historical event does the Battle of El Alamein relate to?

• The Vietnam War

• World War II

• World War I

• The American Civil War

Since the ousting of which president have extremist attacks increased in Egypt?

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

• Hosni Mubarak

• Mohammed Morsi

• Anwar Sadat