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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 does Hamida deal with moral issues?
(a) Morals are no part of Hamida's nature.
(b) Hamida is instinctively moral.
(c) Umm Hamida has taught Hamida morality.
(d) Radwan Hussainy has taught Hamida morality.

2. Why does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?
(a) Umm Hamida and Hamida are not of Salim Alwan's class.
(b) Salim Alwan is too old.
(c) Hamida is too difficult and contrary.
(d) Citizens of the alley will object.

3. Why does Radwan Hussainy invite Kirsha into his home?
(a) "God blesses those who serve the poor."
(b) "A good jug gives forth good water."
(c) "The home of the righteous is sealed against evil."
(d) "The man who reforms a profligate is better than the man who sits with a believer."

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

5. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?
(a) He doesn't know how to read.
(b) He is not Egyptian.
(c) He doesn't know his birthplace.
(d) He doesn't study the issues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

2. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?

3. What bad habits does Kirsha have?

4. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?

5. What is Mrs. Kirsha's complaint when Hussain Kirsha comes home?

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