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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?
(a) He just hasn't met the right girl.
(b) He is mourning the death of his first wife.
(c) His enormous belly is a fortress.
(d) He is not attracted to women.

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

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

4. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?
(a) Abbas is a wealthy barber.
(b) Abbas is the only suitable young man in the alley.
(c) Hamida is falling in love with Abbas.
(d) Abbas is very handsome.

5. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?
(a) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will live much longer.
(b) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will pay for his burial.
(c) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he has bought him a nice shroud.
(d) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will never die.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Zaita treat his clients?

3. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?

4. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?

5. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?

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