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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?
(a) Radwan Hussainy prays that Mrs. Kirsha will forgive her husband.
(b) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.

2. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?
(a) He wants to adopt her.
(b) He wants her to work in his business.
(c) He wants her to be mistress.
(d) He wants her to be his second wife.

3. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?
(a) Five years.
(b) At least six months.
(c) Less than a year.
(d) A year or two.

4. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?
(a) Kirsha should have beaten his wife.
(b) Kirsha should have educated his wife.
(c) Kirsha should have left his wife.
(d) Kirsha should have been kinder to his wife.

5. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?
(a) It has made him pessimistic and fearful.
(b) It has made him loving and patient.
(c) It has made him cruel and unforgiving.
(d) It has made him sorrowful and despairing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?

2. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?

3. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

4. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?

5. Where does Sheik Darwish live?

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