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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Salim Alwan have?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

2. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?
(a) Musical performers.
(b) The radio.
(c) Individual memorization.
(d) Television.

3. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?
(a) She does not want her son to find out.
(b) She does not want to hurt his feelings.
(c) She is afraid of his anger.
(d) She does not want to provide scandal for the gossips.

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

5. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?
(a) They have nice clothes.
(b) They have automobiles.
(c) They have boyfriends.
(d) They have jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?

2. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?

3. Why is Uncle Kamil unafraid of dying?

4. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

5. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?

(see the answer key)

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