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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 is Sheik Darwish always welcome?
(a) He is wealthy and generous.
(b) His presence is a good sign.
(c) He is lively and intelligent.
(d) He is garrulous and entertaining.

2. Why does Hamida fear marriage?
(a) Hamida is afraid she cannot be a worthy wife.
(b) Hamidais afraid she won't have children.
(c) Hamida loves children and hates clothes.
(d) Hamida loves clothes and hates children.

3. Why does Kirsha openly invite the boy to the cafe in front of everyone?
(a) His intentions are innocent.
(b) He is actually trying to help the boy.
(c) They will not suspect him of wrongdoing.
(d) Kirshha's vice is well known to them.

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

5. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?
(a) They do not work.
(b) They are all merchants.
(c) A teacher, a musician, and a barber.
(d) A judge, an attorney, and a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim Alwan eat for lunch each day?

2. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

3. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?

4. Why do patients accept Dr. Booshy's painful cures?

5. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

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