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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 Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?
(a) Wash himself.
(b) Get new clothes.
(c) Learn good manners.
(d) Ask forgiveness.

2. What does Salim Alwan eat for lunch each day?
(a) Rice and meat.
(b) Sprouted alfalfa with vegetables.
(c) Potatoes and vegetables.
(d) Vegetables, potatoes, and a bowl of green wheat with pigeon meat and nutmeg.

3. How does Husniya react when Zaita reveals himself to her?
(a) She insults his manhood.
(b) She promises to meet him later.
(c) She throws a heavy mug at him.
(d) She falls into his arms.

4. Why were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?
(a) They no longer had to rent a baby to beg with.
(b) His beauty delighted them.
(c) His laughter delighted them.
(d) They were proud to have a son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Jaada go to the baths?

2. What does Mrs. Afify want from Dr. Booshy?

3. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?

4. Why does Salim Alwan apologize to Sheikh Darwish?

5. Why does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?

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