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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 Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?
(a) He thinks it is amusing.
(b) He does not want to be the object of gossip and jokes.
(c) He is scandalized.
(d) He is deeply ashamed.

2. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?
(a) Like harlots.
(b) Like children.
(c) Like goddesses.
(d) Like queens.

3. Why do patients accept Dr. Booshy's painful cures?
(a) They believe pain is the best healer.
(b) They believe he is the best.
(c) His fees are so low.
(d) They believe pain is inescapable.

4. What does Mrs. Afify want from Dr. Booshy?
(a) Bridgework for her teeth.
(b) Whitening chemicals.
(c) A gold plate to replace her teeth.
(d) A false tooth.

5. Why does Hamida fear marriage?
(a) Hamida loves clothes and hates children.
(b) Hamidais afraid she won't have children.
(c) Hamida loves children and hates clothes.
(d) Hamida is afraid she cannot be a worthy wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kirsha poor?

2. How does Hamida respond to Abbas' words of love?

3. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?

4. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?

5. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?

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