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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Amer Wagdi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Amer warn Zohra?
(a) The regular checks by the city police.
(b) Sarhan's intentions.
(c) Mansour's intentions.
(d) Tolba's mistrust of her.

2. How old is Amer Wagdi when he returns to his old residence?
(a) 69.
(b) 80.
(c) 58.
(d) 44.

3. How does Mariana dress Zohra?
(a) In old work clothes of her husband.
(b) In Mariana's clothes from when she was Zohra's age.
(c) In fetching, modern clothes.
(d) In a maid's outfit.

4. What news does Mariana bring about Sarhan days after he leaves.
(a) That he was murdered.
(b) That he married his childhood girlfriend.
(c) That he joined the Army.
(d) That he moved to Syria.

5. What does Zohra think about Tolba's request for a massage.
(a) She is indifferent.
(b) That he has coarser intentions.
(c) That he thinks she will work for free.
(d) That the request was in poor taste.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Wagdi's late master?

2. Which of the boarders is a 30-year-old peasant?

3. Why is Mariana delighted about Zohra arriving?

4. What is the bond between Amer and Mansour?

5. What does Zohra begin with a tenant on the fifth floor?

(see the answer key)

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