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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 is Uncle Kamil unafraid of dying?
(a) He wants to be reunited with his wife.
(b) His life is merely a prolonged sleep.
(c) He is in constant pain.
(d) He has led a sinless life.

2. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?
(a) Fight for another twenty years.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Retreat.

3. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?
(a) His offensive odor.
(b) His thieving nature.
(c) His unfriendly attitude.
(d) His offensive profession.

4. Why does Sheikh Darwish think Kirsha should love his wife?
(a) She is the most beautiful woman in the alley.
(b) She is more male than female.
(c) She has put up with him for years.
(d) She is a loving, patient woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?

2. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?

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

4. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?

5. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?

(see the answer key)

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