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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 Kirsha will overcome his weakness.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.

2. Why does Zaita never refer to himself as "doctor?"
(a) Out of fear of calling attention to himself.
(b) Because he has no respect for doctors.
(c) Out of respect for Dr. Booshy.
(d) Because people would laugh at him.

3. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?
(a) He disfigures his face.
(b) He amputates an arm.
(c) He teaches him to behave like an imbecile.
(d) He blinds him.

4. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?
(a) "I can't help myself."
(b) "There is no evil in what I do."
(c) "I am trying to save the boy from harm."
(d) "All men do many things that are dirty."

5. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?
(a) The death of his wife and his failed university exams.
(b) The loss of his fortune and the death of his wife.
(c) Failed university exams and the death of his children.
(d) The death of his children and the loss of his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

2. Why is Kirsha poor?

3. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

4. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?

5. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?

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