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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zaita know the intimate details of the bakers' lives?
(a) Husniya tells him everything.
(b) Jaada confides in him.
(c) He spies through a hole in the wall.
(d) He can hear their arguing through the wall.

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

3. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?
(a) Sanker.
(b) Kirsha.
(c) Mrs. Kirsha.
(d) Abbas.

4. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?
(a) Hamida neither likes nor dislikes Abbas.
(b) Hamida secretly loves Abbas.
(c) Hamida is secretly delighted with his attention.
(d) Hamida secretly hates Abbas.

5. What does Abbas say that falling in love has done for him?
(a) "It's made me content with the alley."
(b) "It's brought me great happiness."
(c) "It's ruined my life."
(d) "It's made a new person of me."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hamida react when she learns that Salim Alwan wants to marry her?

2. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?

3. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

4. What does Hamida believe is everything in life?

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

(see the answer key)

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