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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 is Uncle Kamil unafraid of dying?
(a) He wants to be reunited with his wife.
(b) He has led a sinless life.
(c) He is in constant pain.
(d) His life is merely a prolonged sleep.

2. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?
(a) "The meaning of this in English is tragedy."
(b) "The meaning of this in English is romance."
(c) "The meaning of this in English is joy."
(d) "The meaning of this in English is confusion."

3. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?
(a) A judge, an attorney, and a doctor.
(b) They do not work.
(c) A teacher, a musician, and a barber.
(d) They are all merchants.

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

5. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?
(a) She is secretly her mother.
(b) She is her foster mother.
(c) She is her aunt.
(d) She was a wet nurse to the child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?

2. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?

3. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?

4. Why is Kirsha poor?

5. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

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