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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abbas say is everything in life?
(a) Love.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Money.

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

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

4. Why does Zaita never refer to himself as "doctor?"
(a) Out of fear of calling attention to himself.
(b) Because people would laugh at him.
(c) Out of respect for Dr. Booshy.
(d) Because he has no respect for doctors.

5. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"
(b) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."
(c) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(d) "A good jug pours forth good water."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?

2. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

3. What does Hamida feel for Abbas as they walk together?

4. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

5. How many children does Salim Alwan have?

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