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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?
(a) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to pray.
(b) Radway Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to keep her husband's weakness secret.
(c) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to seek divorce.
(d) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to teach her husband.

2. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?
(a) Due to the malice of the gods.
(b) Due to their own wickedness.
(c) Due to random chance.
(d) Due to the wickedness of the British.

3. What does Mrs. Afify suspect is causing Umm Hamida to delay in finding her a husband?
(a) Umm Hamida is distracted by Hamida's engagement.
(b) Umm Hamida can't find a suitable man.
(c) Umm Hamida wants more money than they agreed upon.
(d) Umm Hamida is taking the best man for herself.

4. Who does Kirsha support in the election?
(a) Whoever supports the British occupation.
(b) Whoever preaches independence for Egypt.
(c) Whoever cares for the poor.
(d) Whoever pays most.

5. Why does Radwan Hussainy invite Kirsha into his home?
(a) "A good jug gives forth good water."
(b) "The man who reforms a profligate is better than the man who sits with a believer."
(c) "God blesses those who serve the poor."
(d) "The home of the righteous is sealed against evil."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kirsha forbid in the workplace when he returns after his heart attack?

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

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

4. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

5. Why is Kirsha poor?

(see the answer key)

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