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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Kirsha offended at Ibrahim Farhat's offer to pay for his support?
(a) Kirsha is loyal to the candidate without payment.
(b) Kirsha has more money than Ibrahim Farhat.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat paid other cafe owners more.
(d) Kirsha is insulted at the thought that he could be bribed.

2. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?
(a) Produce.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Perfumes.
(d) Rugs.

3. How does Hamida blunder while the stranger is watching her?
(a) She lets him see that she is watching him.
(b) She runs from him.
(c) She speaks to him.
(d) She ignores him.

4. What does Salim Alwan eat for lunch each day?
(a) Rice and meat.
(b) Potatoes and vegetables.
(c) Vegetables, potatoes, and a bowl of green wheat with pigeon meat and nutmeg.
(d) Sprouted alfalfa with vegetables.

5. What does Zaita say is the most precious deformity a beggar can have?
(a) Amputations.
(b) Deafness
(c) Blindness.
(d) Dignity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?

2. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?

3. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?

4. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

5. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?

(see the answer key)

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