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

2. How does Husniya react when Zaita reveals himself to her?
(a) She insults his manhood.
(b) She promises to meet him later.
(c) She throws a heavy mug at him.
(d) She falls into his arms.

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

4. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?
(a) Hussain Kirsha the Fox.
(b) Hussain Kirsha the Garage.
(c) Hussain Kirsha the Ladykiller.
(d) Hussain Kirsha the Large.

5. What does Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?
(a) It is an aphrodisiac.
(b) It gives him unusual energy for work.
(c) It helps him to nap.
(d) It makes him cheerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kirsha admire about Hitler?

2. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?

3. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

4. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

5. Why does Hamida fear marriage?

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