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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?
(a) More rent.
(b) Fortunetelling.
(c) A husband.
(d) A love potion.

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

3. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?
(a) Perfumes.
(b) Produce.
(c) Rugs.
(d) Coffee.

4. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?
(a) Hussain Kirsha the Garage.
(b) Hussain Kirsha the Fox.
(c) Hussain Kirsha the Ladykiller.
(d) Hussain Kirsha the Large.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?

2. What does Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?

3. Why is Kirsha poor?

4. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

5. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

(see the answer key)

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