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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Afify suspect is causing Umm Hamida to delay in finding her a husband?
(a) Umm Hamida is distracted by Hamida's engagement.
(b) Umm Hamida wants more money than they agreed upon.
(c) Umm Hamida is taking the best man for herself.
(d) Umm Hamida can't find a suitable man.

2. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?
(a) He is obviously well to do.
(b) He is obviously a foreigner.
(c) He is obviously investigating something.
(d) He is obviously unacquainted with the residents.

3. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?
(a) He's not handsome enough for her.
(b) He's too old for her.
(c) He's a married man and a father.
(d) He's not rich enough for her.

4. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?
(a) Reliable friends.
(b) Good looks.
(c) True love.
(d) Money.

5. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?
(a) Fascinated and infuriated.
(b) Disinterested and bored.
(c) Frightened and worried.
(d) Thrilled and pleased.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbas say that falling in love has done for him?

2. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?

3. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?

4. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

5. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?

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