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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Kirsha poor?
(a) Mrs. Kirsha takes all his money.
(b) Kirsha's cafe does not make a profit.
(c) Kirsha squanders his money.
(d) Kirsha's money goes to support Hussain Kirsha's lifestyle.

2. What does Kirsha admire about Hitler?
(a) His shrewdness and strategies.
(b) His elegant uniform and moustache.
(c) His cruelty and barbarity.
(d) His concern for his people.

3. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?
(a) He raises the rent only once a year.
(b) He raises the rent only once every five years.
(c) He lets his tenants live rent-free.
(d) He ignored a military edict to raise rent.

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

5. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?
(a) Hamida secretly loves Abbas.
(b) Hamida is secretly delighted with his attention.
(c) Hamida secretly hates Abbas.
(d) Hamida neither likes nor dislikes Abbas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Afify want from Dr. Booshy?

2. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?

3. Why does Zaita never refer to himself as "doctor?"

4. Why does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?

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

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