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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 is the one thought that weakens Hamida's determination to go with Ibrahim Faraj?
(a) She will never see Midaq Alley again.
(b) She will never see Abbas again.
(c) She will never see Umm Hamida again.
(d) She will never see Salim Alwan again.

2. What does Ibrahim Faraj say is his true profession?
(a) Pimp.
(b) Accountant of a busy firm.
(c) Headmaster of a school.
(d) Dance instructor.

3. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?
(a) True love.
(b) Reliable friends.
(c) Money.
(d) Good looks.

4. Why does Hamida fear marriage?
(a) Hamida loves clothes and hates children.
(b) Hamida loves children and hates clothes.
(c) Hamida is afraid she cannot be a worthy wife.
(d) Hamidais afraid she won't have children.

5. How does Abbas learn that Hamida left with a man?
(a) Hussain Kirsha tells him.
(b) The factory girls tell him.
(c) Uncle Kamil tells him.
(d) Umm Hamida tells him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hussain Kirsha's modern friends have that he envies?

2. What moment marks the dividing point between Hamida's two lives?

3. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?

4. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?

5. Why does Zaita insist Dr. Booshy accompany him into the tombs?

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