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

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

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

4. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?
(a) It has made him pessimistic and fearful.
(b) It has made him cruel and unforgiving.
(c) It has made him sorrowful and despairing.
(d) It has made him loving and patient.

5. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?
(a) He has never been invited to participate in politics.
(b) He makes more money in commerce.
(c) He does not like politics.
(d) He does not understand politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?

2. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?

3. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?

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

5. What does Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?

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