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

2. What bad habits does Kirsha have?
(a) Coffee and tobacco.
(b) Alcohol and hashish.
(c) Hashish and relations with boys.
(d) Tobacco and lying.

3. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?
(a) Failed university exams and the death of his children.
(b) The death of his children and the loss of his friends.
(c) The death of his wife and his failed university exams.
(d) The loss of his fortune and the death of his wife.

4. Why is Kirsha poor?
(a) Kirsha's cafe does not make a profit.
(b) Kirsha squanders his money.
(c) Mrs. Kirsha takes all his money.
(d) Kirsha's money goes to support Hussain Kirsha's lifestyle.

5. Why does Kirsha openly invite the boy to the cafe in front of everyone?
(a) They will not suspect him of wrongdoing.
(b) Kirshha's vice is well known to them.
(c) His intentions are innocent.
(d) He is actually trying to help the boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

2. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

3. How has Dr. Booshy earned his title?

4. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?

5. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?

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