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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mansour "dismiss" in his mind Amer and Tolba?
(a) They are too educated.
(b) They are not educated.
(c) They are too conservative.
(d) They represent a dying generation.

2. Who does Mansour visit after learning of the arrest?
(a) Sonya.
(b) Fawzi.
(c) Doreya.
(d) No one; he is too afraid.

3. What does Tolba point out about the Soviet bloc?
(a) The lack of religion.
(b) The economic upswing going on.
(c) The poverty.
(d) The lack of integrity.

4. How long has it been since Mansour has seen Fawzi before now?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 1 month.

5. What is the main characteristic Sarhan observes about Mansour?
(a) He is an introvert.
(b) He is stingy.
(c) He is fastidious.
(d) He is frugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mansour offer Zohra when she brings him tea?

2. Who does Sarhan get interested in marrying after learning her family has money?

3. What class is Hosny a member of according to Sarhan?

4. Who is Mansour's brother?

5. Of what does Mansour think longingly while visiting with Fawzi?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sarhan's relationship with Aleya develop?

2. Why does Doreya say Mansour is four years too late and what is his response?

3. What are Ali and Sarhan's plans to gain money?

4. What happens when Sarhan tries to kiss Zohra for the first time, and what is Zohra's reaction?

5. Describe Sarhan's encounter with Tolba on the street.

6. Summarize Mansour's analysis of the time the boarders spend together the night of the Umm Kulthum concert.

7. What does Sarhan do the first time Zohra delivers tea to his room and how do the two interact over the next several days?

8. What are Mansour's first impressions of Zohra?

9. Briefly describe Mansour's meeting with his longtime friend Fawzi.

10. Describe the fight with Safeya, Zohra and Sarhan from Sarhan's perspective.

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