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

2. Why is Ibrahim Faraj, the stranger, so pleased when Hamida readily comes with him?
(a) She is compliant and friendly.
(b) He is saving the cost of wooing her.
(c) He is saving days of work pursuing her.
(d) She is an easy catch.

3. Why has Abbas returned to the alley?
(a) He is on holiday.
(b) He has been laid off.
(c) He has returned because he was homesick.
(d) He has returned to his barber shop.

4. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A girlfriend.
(c) A business partnership.
(d) Marriage.

5. Why does Kirsha say the neighbors gossip about him?
(a) They are shocked by his behavior
(b) They are envious.
(c) They have always hated him.
(d) They want to help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?

2. How does the stranger delight Sanker?

3. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

4. What does the stranger say is the last thing new lovers learn about each other?

5. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?

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