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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ahmad in Chapter 14 of the book?
(a) 55.
(b) 45.
(c) 50.
(d) 40.

2. What is the name of the matchmaker that visits Ahmad's store in Chapter 14?
(a) Umm Maryam.
(b) Haniya.
(c) Umm Ali.
(d) Umm Hanafi.

3. Who is described as "story hungry" in Chapter 9?
(a) Haniya.
(b) Fahmy.
(c) Kamal.
(d) Aisha.

4. What title does Ahmad hold at the party he throws in Chapter 16?
(a) The man of the hour.
(b) Leader of the pack.
(c) The man.
(d) The bridegroom.

5. What is the mock profession Ahmad's friends put on before leaving him in Chapter 16?
(a) A prayer service.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A birthday party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shares a dream about being pushed off a roof with her family?

2. What is the name of the sheikh that admonishes Ahmad for his adultery and drunkenness?

3. What is the name of the gathering that all of Ahmad's family has at sunset except for him?

4. What war does Fahmy talk about with his family members in Chapter 9?

5. What is the name of Zubayda's rival in her profession?

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