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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hamida think she will never eat lentils again?
(a) Lentils are difficult to find in the city.
(b) Lentils are fattening.
(c) She won't have time to cook.
(d) Lentils are the food of the poor.

2. How does the stranger delight Sanker?
(a) By helping Sanker with his heavy work load.
(b) By treating Sanker respectfully.
(c) By calling attention to Sanker's efficiency.
(d) By giving Sanker large tips.

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

4. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?
(a) He blinds him.
(b) He disfigures his face.
(c) He amputates an arm.
(d) He teaches him to behave like an imbecile.

5. Why is Hussain Kirsha disappointed in Hitler?
(a) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would fight on indefinitely.
(b) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would conquer the world.
(c) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would defeat Russia.
(d) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would come to Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kirsha mean when he says a "galman"?

2. What is Ibrahim Faraj's new name for Hamida?

3. What does Abbas want to do while he's on holiday?

4. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

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

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