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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ibrahim Faraj tell Hamida their life together will be like?
(a) Like well-matched spouses.
(b) Like royalty.
(c) Like film stars.
(d) Like eternal lovers.

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

3. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?
(a) Sheikh Darwish tells everyone.
(b) Husniaya tries it on her husband.
(c) Salim Alwan tells everyone.
(d) Salim Alwan's wife complains to everyone.

4. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?
(a) A judge, an attorney, and a doctor.
(b) A teacher, a musician, and a barber.
(c) They are all merchants.
(d) They do not work.

5. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?

2. Why does Salim Alwan cling to his unpleasant life?

3. What does Hamida have that proves her popularity with the soldiers?

4. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

5. Why does Radwan Hussainy counsel Kirsha to be kind to those who envy him?

(see the answer key)

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