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

2. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?
(a) Radwan Hussainy prays that Mrs. Kirsha will forgive her husband.
(b) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.

3. What bad habits does Kirsha have?
(a) Hashish and relations with boys.
(b) Alcohol and hashish.
(c) Tobacco and lying.
(d) Coffee and tobacco.

4. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?
(a) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will pay for his burial.
(b) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will live much longer.
(c) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he has bought him a nice shroud.
(d) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will never die.

5. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?
(a) Abbas is a wealthy barber.
(b) Hamida is falling in love with Abbas.
(c) Abbas is the only suitable young man in the alley.
(d) Abbas is very handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

2. Why is Umma Hamida pleased with Salim Alwan's offer?

3. Where does Sheik Darwish live?

4. How does Zaita react to being compared with Jaada?

5. How old is the photo Mrs. Afify sends to her suitor?

(see the answer key)

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