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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Two years.
(d) All evening.

2. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?
(a) He is wealthy and generous.
(b) His presence is a good sign.
(c) He is lively and intelligent.
(d) He is garrulous and entertaining.

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

4. How does Zaita treat his clients?
(a) He is as friendly and encouraging as possible.
(b) He is as fast and efficient as possible.
(c) He is as kind and patient as possible.
(d) He is as cruel and vicious as possible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?

2. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?

3. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?

4. Why is Kirsha poor?

5. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

(see the answer key)

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