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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Umma Hamida pleased with Salim Alwan's offer?
(a) The marriage will get Hamida out of her house.
(b) The marriage will make Hamida happy.
(c) The marriage will be a financial benefit to her.
(d) The marriage will be a professional success for her.

2. Why was Zaita happy as a child?
(a) He played at a swimming hole.
(b) His family took him to a summer resort.
(c) His family had a comfortable home in those days.
(d) The muddy sidewalk was a summer resort for him.

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

5. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?
(a) Hamida is secretly delighted with his attention.
(b) Hamida secretly loves Abbas.
(c) Hamida secretly hates Abbas.
(d) Hamida neither likes nor dislikes Abbas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

2. Why is Ibrahim Faraj, the stranger, so pleased when Hamida readily comes with him?

3. What does Hamida believe is everything in life?

4. How does Zaita treat his clients?

5. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?

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