View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hussain Kirsha convince Abbas to go to work for the British?
(a) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas he will never win Hamida unless he does.
(b) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas his life is boring.
(c) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that no one in the alley cares for him.
(d) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that the British are the Egyptians' true friends.

2. How many children does Salim Alwan have?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

3. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "A good jug pours forth good water."
(b) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"
(c) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(d) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."

4. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?
(a) Like goddesses.
(b) Like harlots.
(c) Like children.
(d) Like queens.

5. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?
(a) He thinks it is amusing.
(b) He is deeply ashamed.
(c) He is scandalized.
(d) He does not want to be the object of gossip and jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

2. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?

3. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?

4. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?

5. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 340 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample