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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 Salim Alwan avoid a political career?
(a) He does not like politics.
(b) He does not understand politics.
(c) He makes more money in commerce.
(d) He has never been invited to participate in politics.

2. What does Abbas say is everything in life?
(a) Love.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Money.

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

4. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?
(a) "The meaning of this in English is joy."
(b) "The meaning of this in English is romance."
(c) "The meaning of this in English is confusion."
(d) "The meaning of this in English is tragedy."

5. How many children does Salim Alwan have?
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zaita say is the most precious deformity a beggar can have?

3. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?

4. Why were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?

5. How does Kirsha reacts when Hussain says he really will leave home?

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