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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Hosny Allam.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Hosny become convinced after talking with Mariana about Zohra?
(a) That she would never marry him.
(b) That she is not a prostitute.
(c) That she is a prostitute.
(d) That she is lying to Mariana.

2. How does Hosny like to treat women?
(a) As his friends.
(b) As a sacred trust.
(c) As his harem.
(d) As his equal.

3. What amuses Hosny about a commotion the hall?
(a) That Zohra has just slapped Tolba.
(b) That Mariana is hitting Sarhan with a broom.
(c) That a woman is assaulting Sarhan.
(d) That Zohra is hiding behind Amer.

4. Who does Hosny go and have sex with after failing to embrace Zohra in the hall?
(a) No one.
(b) An aging Maltese madame.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) A woman he meets at the movies.

5. How does Tolba feel about the new male boarders?
(a) Distrustful.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Interested in their work.
(d) Jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hosny feel is beneath him socially?

2. Who does Hosny drive to Mazarita?

3. Who does the narrator say is an introvert?

4. What does Amer wish about one mistake he made?

5. What is Marzug to Mariana?

(see the answer key)

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