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

2. 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) "God blesses those who serve the poor."
(d) "A good jug gives forth good water."

3. What is Mrs. Kirsha's personality when she visits Radwan Hussainy?
(a) Mrs. Kirsha is fearless and shameless.
(b) Mrs. Kirsha is shy and diffident.
(c) Mrs. Kirsha is hesitant and unsure of herself.
(d) Mrs. Kirsha is fearful and ashamed.

4. Why does Kirsha say the neighbors gossip about him?
(a) They are envious.
(b) They are shocked by his behavior
(c) They want to help him.
(d) They have always hated him.

5. Why do patients accept Dr. Booshy's painful cures?
(a) They believe pain is inescapable.
(b) They believe he is the best.
(c) They believe pain is the best healer.
(d) His fees are so low.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

2. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?

3. What does Abbas say is everything in life?

4. What does Hamida feel for Abbas as they walk together?

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

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