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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?
(a) He calls him names.
(b) He demands that he leave the restaurant.
(c) He closes the door in his face.
(d) He ignores his order for coffee.

3. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?
(a) Abbas is very handsome.
(b) Abbas is a wealthy barber.
(c) Abbas is the only suitable young man in the alley.
(d) Hamida is falling in love with Abbas.

4. What bad habits does Kirsha have?
(a) Alcohol and hashish.
(b) Tobacco and lying.
(c) Hashish and relations with boys.
(d) Coffee and tobacco.

5. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?
(a) His enormous belly is a fortress.
(b) He is mourning the death of his first wife.
(c) He just hasn't met the right girl.
(d) He is not attracted to women.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?

2. How many children does Salim Alwan have?

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

4. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?

5. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?

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