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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 were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?
(a) His beauty delighted them.
(b) They no longer had to rent a baby to beg with.
(c) They were proud to have a son.
(d) His laughter delighted them.

2. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?
(a) He's a married man and a father.
(b) He's not rich enough for her.
(c) He's not handsome enough for her.
(d) He's too old for her.

3. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?
(a) It has made him sorrowful and despairing.
(b) It has made him cruel and unforgiving.
(c) It has made him loving and patient.
(d) It has made him pessimistic and fearful.

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

5. 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) "A good jug pours forth good water."
(c) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(d) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hamida respond to Abbas' words of love?

2. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

3. When does Zaita begin work?

4. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

5. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?

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