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

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

3. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?
(a) Uncle Kamil doesn't pay his share of the rent.
(b) Uncle Kamil has no hair to cut.
(c) Uncle Kamil takes more than his half of the food they share.
(d) Uncle Kamil never pays his bills.

4. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?
(a) Mrs. Kirsha.
(b) Sanker.
(c) Abbas.
(d) Kirsha.

5. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?
(a) Due to the wickedness of the British.
(b) Due to their own wickedness.
(c) Due to random chance.
(d) Due to the malice of the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?

2. What does Salim Alwan eat for lunch each day?

3. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?

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

5. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?

(see the answer key)

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