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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?
(a) Kirsha should have left his wife.
(b) Kirsha should have been kinder to his wife.
(c) Kirsha should have beaten his wife.
(d) Kirsha should have educated his wife.

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

3. Why is Kirsha offended at Ibrahim Farhat's offer to pay for his support?
(a) Kirsha is insulted at the thought that he could be bribed.
(b) Kirsha is loyal to the candidate without payment.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat paid other cafe owners more.
(d) Kirsha has more money than Ibrahim Farhat.

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

5. What does Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?
(a) Learn good manners.
(b) Ask forgiveness.
(c) Get new clothes.
(d) Wash himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?

2. What does Kirsha forbid in the workplace when he returns after his heart attack?

3. Why does Salim Alwan deprive his household of good food?

4. How is the daily life of the alley changed by events?

5. What does Hamida believe the stranger means when he says, "I'm just the one to take you!"

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