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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) One.

2. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?
(a) He wants her to work in his business.
(b) He wants to adopt her.
(c) He wants her to be mistress.
(d) He wants her to be his second wife.

3. What are Kirsha's real feelings about Hussain Kirsha's return home?
(a) He is furious at his son's return and appalled at his marriage.
(b) He is disinterested in his son's return and unconcerned by his marriage.
(c) He is pleased at his son's return and delighted with his marriage.
(d) He is amused by his son's return and surprised at his marriage.

4. What does Hussain Kirsha say is the advantage of British nationality?
(a) In England, everyone is strong.
(b) In England, everyone is happy.
(c) In England, everyone is equal.
(d) In England, everyone is rich.

5. Why does Hamida think she will never eat lentils again?
(a) Lentils are fattening.
(b) Lentils are the food of the poor.
(c) She won't have time to cook.
(d) Lentils are difficult to find in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?

2. What bad habits does Kirsha have?

3. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?

4. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?

5. What is the only thing that Hamida misses about her past life?

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