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

2. How has Dr. Booshy earned his title?
(a) His patients call him "doctor."
(b) He was apprenticed to a dentist.
(c) He studied at the university in Cairo.
(d) He studied dentistry abroad.

3. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"
(b) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(c) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."
(d) "A good jug pours forth good water."

4. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?
(a) His offensive profession.
(b) His unfriendly attitude.
(c) His offensive odor.
(d) His thieving nature.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?

2. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

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

4. How does Zaita treat his clients?

5. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

(see the answer key)

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