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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 Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?
(a) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.
(b) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that Mrs. Kirsha will forgive her husband.

2. What does Salim Alwan believe that Allah has done to make men's lives easier?
(a) Made hashish legal.
(b) Made sharp bargaining acceptable.
(c) Provided for them to marry one woman.
(d) Provided for them to take more than one wife.

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

4. Who does Kirsha support in the election?
(a) Whoever pays most.
(b) Whoever preaches independence for Egypt.
(c) Whoever supports the British occupation.
(d) Whoever cares for the poor.

5. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?
(a) Radwan Hussainy is their teacher of the Qur'an.
(b) Radwan Hussainy is a saintly man of god.
(c) Radwan Hussainy is a scholar with great learning.
(d) Radwan Hussainy is limited and weak.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How has Dr. Booshy earned his title?

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

4. Why does Hamida fear marriage?

5. When does Zaita begin work?

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