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

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

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

4. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?
(a) Money.
(b) True love.
(c) Reliable friends.
(d) Good looks.

5. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?
(a) Hamida is only interested in money.
(b) Modesty conceals Hamida's real interest in him.
(c) Poverty has colored Hamida's thinking.
(d) Hamida's love for him has overwhelmed her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?

3. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

4. What is Mrs. Kirsha's personality when she visits Radwan Hussainy?

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

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