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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Zaita begin work?
(a) At sunup.
(b) At noon.
(c) At midnight.
(d) At sundown.

2. What does Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?
(a) It makes him cheerful.
(b) It gives him unusual energy for work.
(c) It helps him to nap.
(d) It is an aphrodisiac.

3. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?
(a) Husniaya tries it on her husband.
(b) Sheikh Darwish tells everyone.
(c) Salim Alwan's wife complains to everyone.
(d) Salim Alwan tells everyone.

4. Why does Radwan Hussainy invite Kirsha into his home?
(a) "A good jug gives forth good water."
(b) "God blesses those who serve the poor."
(c) "The man who reforms a profligate is better than the man who sits with a believer."
(d) "The home of the righteous is sealed against evil."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hamida believe is everything in life?

2. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

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

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

5. What bad habits does Kirsha have?

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