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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?
(a) Uncle Kamil never pays his bills.
(b) Uncle Kamil doesn't pay his share of the rent.
(c) Uncle Kamil has no hair to cut.
(d) Uncle Kamil takes more than his half of the food they share.

2. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) All evening.
(c) Two years.
(d) Twenty years.

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

4. How does Kirsha reacts when Hussain says he really will leave home?
(a) Kirsha slaps Hussain.
(b) Kirsha begins to weep.
(c) Kirsha leaves the room.
(d) Kirsha refuses to speak.

5. How old is the photo Mrs. Afify sends to her suitor?
(a) It is new.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?

2. What does Salim Alwan eat for lunch each day?

3. How has Dr. Booshy earned his title?

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

5. What does Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?

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