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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?
(a) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.
(b) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that Mrs. Kirsha will forgive her husband.

2. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?
(a) "I can't help myself."
(b) "I am trying to save the boy from harm."
(c) "All men do many things that are dirty."
(d) "There is no evil in what I do."

3. How much does Ibrahim Farhat offer Kirsha for his support?
(a) Ten pounds.
(b) Fifteen pounds.
(c) Fifty pounds.
(d) Twenty pounds.

4. How does Hamida deal with moral issues?
(a) Morals are no part of Hamida's nature.
(b) Radwan Hussainy has taught Hamida morality.
(c) Umm Hamida has taught Hamida morality.
(d) Hamida is instinctively moral.

5. Why do the boys advise Uncle Kamil to put up a poster of Ibrahim Farhat, the candidate?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is the best candidate.
(b) If Farhat sees the poster, he will be all of Uncle Kamil's sweets.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat is fond of sweets.
(d) Uncle Kamil would be wise to take his side.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hussain Kirsha's modern friends have that he envies?

2. What is Ibrahim Faraj's new name for Hamida?

3. How long has Hamida been missing when Abbas returns?

4. Where does the English instructor say the girls learn English best?

5. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?

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