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

2. What does Hamida feel for Abbas as they walk together?
(a) Intense aversion.
(b) Deep curiosity.
(c) Neither attraction nor aversion.
(d) Intense attraction.

3. Why is Kirsha poor?
(a) Mrs. Kirsha takes all his money.
(b) Kirsha's cafe does not make a profit.
(c) Kirsha squanders his money.
(d) Kirsha's money goes to support Hussain Kirsha's lifestyle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?

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

3. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

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

5. What does Salim Alwan believe that Allah has done to make men's lives easier?

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