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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?
(a) His unfriendly attitude.
(b) His offensive profession.
(c) His thieving nature.
(d) His offensive odor.

5. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?
(a) He lets his tenants live rent-free.
(b) He raises the rent only once a year.
(c) He ignored a military edict to raise rent.
(d) He raises the rent only once every five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

2. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?

3. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

4. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?

5. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?

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