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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 Zaita treat his clients?
(a) He is as friendly and encouraging as possible.
(b) He is as fast and efficient as possible.
(c) He is as cruel and vicious as possible.
(d) He is as kind and patient as possible.

2. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?
(a) Failed university exams and the death of his children.
(b) The death of his children and the loss of his friends.
(c) The death of his wife and his failed university exams.
(d) The loss of his fortune and the death of his wife.

3. How has Dr. Booshy earned his title?
(a) He was apprenticed to a dentist.
(b) He studied at the university in Cairo.
(c) His patients call him "doctor."
(d) He studied dentistry abroad.

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

5. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?
(a) His offensive profession.
(b) His unfriendly attitude.
(c) His offensive odor.
(d) His thieving nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?

2. What do Hussain Kirsha's modern friends have that he envies?

3. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

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

5. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?

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