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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 Hussain Kirsha convince Abbas to go to work for the British?
(a) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that the British are the Egyptians' true friends.
(b) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas his life is boring.
(c) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas he will never win Hamida unless he does.
(d) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that no one in the alley cares for him.

2. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?
(a) "There is no evil in what I do."
(b) "I can't help myself."
(c) "I am trying to save the boy from harm."
(d) "All men do many things that are dirty."

3. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?
(a) He ignored a military edict to raise rent.
(b) He lets his tenants live rent-free.
(c) He raises the rent only once a year.
(d) He raises the rent only once every five years.

4. How much older is Mrs. Afify than her prospective husband?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Two years.

5. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?
(a) Salim Alwan tells everyone.
(b) Husniaya tries it on her husband.
(c) Sheikh Darwish tells everyone.
(d) Salim Alwan's wife complains to everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Zaita happy as a child?

2. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?

3. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?

4. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

5. Why do patients accept Dr. Booshy's painful cures?

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