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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 long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?
(a) Five years.
(b) A year or two.
(c) Less than a year.
(d) At least six months.

2. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?
(a) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will never die.
(b) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will live much longer.
(c) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will pay for his burial.
(d) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he has bought him a nice shroud.

3. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) One.

4. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?
(a) Kirsha.
(b) Mrs. Kirsha.
(c) Sanker.
(d) Abbas.

5. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?
(a) Uncle Kamil never pays his bills.
(b) Uncle Kamil has no hair to cut.
(c) Uncle Kamil doesn't pay his share of the rent.
(d) Uncle Kamil takes more than his half of the food they share.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Radwan Hussainy invite Kirsha into his home?

2. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

3. What does Salim Alwan eat for lunch each day?

4. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

5. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

(see the answer key)

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