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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?
(a) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will never die.
(b) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will live much longer.
(c) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will pay for his burial.
(d) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he has bought him a nice shroud.

2. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?
(a) Hamida neither likes nor dislikes Abbas.
(b) Hamida is secretly delighted with his attention.
(c) Hamida secretly hates Abbas.
(d) Hamida secretly loves Abbas.

3. What does Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?
(a) Get new clothes.
(b) Ask forgiveness.
(c) Learn good manners.
(d) Wash himself.

4. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?
(a) He lets his tenants live rent-free.
(b) He raises the rent only once every five years.
(c) He raises the rent only once a year.
(d) He ignored a military edict to raise rent.

5. What does Mrs. Afify want from Dr. Booshy?
(a) Whitening chemicals.
(b) A gold plate to replace her teeth.
(c) A false tooth.
(d) Bridgework for her teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zaita know the intimate details of the bakers' lives?

2. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?

3. How does Sheikh Darwish respond to Ibrahim Farhat's request for a blessing?

4. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?

5. How often does Jaada go to the baths?

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