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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 do patients accept Dr. Booshy's painful cures?
(a) His fees are so low.
(b) They believe pain is the best healer.
(c) They believe pain is inescapable.
(d) They believe he is the best.

2. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."
(b) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"
(c) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(d) "A good jug pours forth good water."

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

4. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?
(a) Money.
(b) True love.
(c) Reliable friends.
(d) Good looks.

5. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?
(a) He's not handsome enough for her.
(b) He's a married man and a father.
(c) He's too old for her.
(d) He's not rich enough for her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many children does Salim Alwan have?

3. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?

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

5. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

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