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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 long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?
(a) All evening.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two years.
(d) Twenty years.

2. What does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to do about her husband's behavior?
(a) Leave him to God.
(b) Try to win him back.
(c) Flee from his house.
(d) Turn him in to authorities.

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

4. 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 his own soul will be free of wickness.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?

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

4. Why does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?

5. Why does Umm Hamida consult Radwan Hussainy about Salim Alwan's offer?

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