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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hamida respond to Abbas' words of love?
(a) Abbas' words of love please her vanity, but not her heart.
(b) Abbas' words make her angry.
(c) Abbas' words cause her to fall in love.
(d) Hamida has no interest in Abbas' words.

2. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) One.
(d) Seven.

3. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?
(a) He does not want to be the object of gossip and jokes.
(b) He thinks it is amusing.
(c) He is scandalized.
(d) He is deeply ashamed.

4. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?
(a) Hussain Kirsha the Fox.
(b) Hussain Kirsha the Ladykiller.
(c) Hussain Kirsha the Garage.
(d) Hussain Kirsha the Large.

5. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"
(b) "A good jug pours forth good water."
(c) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."
(d) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?

2. What does Kirsha mean when he says a "galman"?

3. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?

4. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

5. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

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