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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?
(a) Uncle Kamil takes more than his half of the food they share.
(b) Uncle Kamil has no hair to cut.
(c) Uncle Kamil never pays his bills.
(d) Uncle Kamil doesn't pay his share of the rent.

2. How has Dr. Booshy earned his title?
(a) He was apprenticed to a dentist.
(b) He studied at the university in Cairo.
(c) He studied dentistry abroad.
(d) His patients call him "doctor."

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

4. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?
(a) Abbas is the only suitable young man in the alley.
(b) Abbas is a wealthy barber.
(c) Hamida is falling in love with Abbas.
(d) Abbas is very handsome.

5. When does Zaita begin work?
(a) At noon.
(b) At sundown.
(c) At midnight.
(d) At sunup.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Salim Alwan have?

2. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

3. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?

4. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?

5. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?

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