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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?
(a) She is her aunt.
(b) She is secretly her mother.
(c) She was a wet nurse to the child.
(d) She is her foster mother.

2. How does Hamida react when she learns that Salim Alwan wants to marry her?
(a) Hamida is outraged.
(b) Hamida determines to be loyal to Abbas.
(c) Hamida is pleased.
(d) Hamida reminds Umm Hamida that she is already engaged.

3. What does Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?
(a) It gives him unusual energy for work.
(b) It is an aphrodisiac.
(c) It makes him cheerful.
(d) It helps him to nap.

4. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?
(a) He wants her to be his second wife.
(b) He wants her to work in his business.
(c) He wants her to be mistress.
(d) He wants to adopt her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbas say is everything in life?

2. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?

3. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?

4. Why does Kirsha openly invite the boy to the cafe in front of everyone?

5. How does Hamida deal with moral issues?

(see the answer key)

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