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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Sheik Darwish live?
(a) He is homeless.
(b) He rents a room fro Kirsha.
(c) He lives in the cafe.
(d) He rents a room from Radwan Hussainy.

3. How does Zaita react to being compared with Jaada?
(a) He is unsurprised.
(b) He is encouraged in his pursuit of Husniya.
(c) He is insulted.
(d) He is flattered.

4. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?
(a) Fortunetelling.
(b) A love potion.
(c) A husband.
(d) More rent.

5. Why were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?
(a) His beauty delighted them.
(b) His laughter delighted them.
(c) They were proud to have a son.
(d) They no longer had to rent a baby to beg with.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kirsha poor?

2. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?

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

4. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?

5. How much older is Mrs. Afify than her prospective husband?

(see the answer key)

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