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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Salim Alwan believe has better fortune than he?
(a) Those who have faithful families.
(b) Those who have faith in Allah.
(c) Those who make more money.
(d) Those who die of a heart attack.

3. How does Sheikh Darwish respond to Ibrahim Farhat's request for a blessing?
(a) He agrees to pray for him.
(b) He promises him success.
(c) He falls asleep.
(d) He curses him.

4. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?
(a) More rent.
(b) A husband.
(c) Fortunetelling.
(d) A love potion.

5. What gift has Abbas brought for Hamida?
(a) A gold bracelet.
(b) A silver necklace.
(c) A gold necklace.
(d) A diamond ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?

2. What does Ibrahim Faraj tell Hamida their life together will be like?

3. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?

4. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?

5. Who does Salim Alwan trust now that he never did before?

(see the answer key)

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