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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Radwan Hussainy invite Kirsha into his home?
(a) "The home of the righteous is sealed against evil."
(b) "The man who reforms a profligate is better than the man who sits with a believer."
(c) "A good jug gives forth good water."
(d) "God blesses those who serve the poor."

2. What is Ibrahim Faraj's new name for Hamida?
(a) Lily.
(b) Titi.
(c) Lulu.
(d) Tata.

3. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?
(a) She throws away her gold teeth.
(b) She goes to visit him in jail.
(c) She tells everyone she knows.
(d) She buys the stolen teeth.

4. Why does Ibrahim Faraj stop himself from having sex with Hamida?
(a) He wants to treat her respectfully.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) American officers pay fifty pounds for virgins.
(d) He doesn't want to frighten her.

5. How does Abbas learn that Hamida left with a man?
(a) Hussain Kirsha tells him.
(b) Umm Hamida tells him.
(c) Uncle Kamil tells him.
(d) The factory girls tell him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?

2. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?

3. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?

4. How do Salim Alwan's sons react to his hostility?

5. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?

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