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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 Husniya react when Zaita reveals himself to her?
(a) She throws a heavy mug at him.
(b) She insults his manhood.
(c) She promises to meet him later.
(d) She falls into his arms.

2. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?
(a) She is her aunt.
(b) She is secrety her mother.
(c) She was a wet nurse to the child.
(d) She is her foster mother.

3. How is Hamida's engagement to Abbas confirmed?
(a) By pledging before witnesses.
(b) By the reading of the Qur'an.
(c) By giving Hamida a diamond ring.
(d) By signing a contract.

4. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?
(a) He calls him names.
(b) He ignores his order for coffee.
(c) He demands that he leave the restaurant.
(d) He closes the door in his face.

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 very handsome.
(d) Abbas is the only suitable young man in the alley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Zaita happy as a child?

3. How does Hussain Kirsha convince Abbas to go to work for the British?

4. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?

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

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