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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ibrahim Faraj compares Hamida to what animal?
(a) A shrew.
(b) A tigress.
(c) A panther.
(d) A vixen.

2. Why do the boys advise Uncle Kamil to put up a poster of Ibrahim Farhat, the candidate?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is the best candidate.
(b) Uncle Kamil would be wise to take his side.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat is fond of sweets.
(d) If Farhat sees the poster, he will be all of Uncle Kamil's sweets.

3. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?
(a) He is obviously investigating something.
(b) He is obviously well to do.
(c) He is obviously unacquainted with the residents.
(d) He is obviously a foreigner.

4. Who does Hussain Kirsha blame for his failures?
(a) The British.
(b) Satan.
(c) His father.
(d) His new wife.

5. How does Hamida blunder while the stranger is watching her?
(a) She lets him see that she is watching him.
(b) She speaks to him.
(c) She runs from him.
(d) She ignores him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hussain Kirsha avoid the cafe as he returns home?

2. What is Mrs. Kirsha's complaint when Hussain Kirsha comes home?

3. Why does Zaita never refer to himself as "doctor?"

4. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?

5. What pleases Kirsha most about his son's return?

(see the answer key)

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