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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zaita know the intimate details of the bakers' lives?
(a) He can hear their arguing through the wall.
(b) Jaada confides in him.
(c) He spies through a hole in the wall.
(d) Husniya tells him everything.

2. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(b) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"
(c) "A good jug pours forth good water."
(d) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."

3. What bad habits does Kirsha have?
(a) Coffee and tobacco.
(b) Tobacco and lying.
(c) Hashish and relations with boys.
(d) Alcohol and hashish.

4. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?
(a) A girlfriend.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Marriage.
(d) A business partnership.

5. What does Zaita say is the most precious deformity a beggar can have?
(a) Amputations.
(b) Deafness
(c) Dignity.
(d) Blindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?

2. What does Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?

3. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?

4. Why is Umma Hamida pleased with Salim Alwan's offer?

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

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