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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?
(a) He is deeply ashamed.
(b) He does not want to be the object of gossip and jokes.
(c) He is scandalized.
(d) He thinks it is amusing.

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

3. How does Zaita treat his clients?
(a) He is as cruel and vicious as possible.
(b) He is as friendly and encouraging as possible.
(c) He is as kind and patient as possible.
(d) He is as fast and efficient as possible.

4. How does Hamida respond to Abbas' words of love?
(a) Abbas' words make her angry.
(b) Abbas' words of love please her vanity, but not her heart.
(c) Hamida has no interest in Abbas' words.
(d) Abbas' words cause her to fall in love.

5. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?
(a) Due to random chance.
(b) Due to the malice of the gods.
(c) Due to their own wickedness.
(d) Due to the wickedness of the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?

2. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?

3. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?

4. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

5. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

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