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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?
(a) His thieving nature.
(b) His unfriendly attitude.
(c) His offensive odor.
(d) His offensive profession.

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

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

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

5. How does Zaita treat his clients?
(a) He is as friendly and encouraging as possible.
(b) He is as fast and efficient as possible.
(c) He is as cruel and vicious as possible.
(d) He is as kind and patient as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

2. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

3. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?

4. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?

5. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?

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