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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 does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?
(a) Umm Hamida and Hamida are not of Salim Alwan's class.
(b) Salim Alwan is too old.
(c) Citizens of the alley will object.
(d) Hamida is too difficult and contrary.

2. What is Mrs. Kirsha's complaint when Hussain Kirsha comes home?
(a) He has brought strangers into the home.
(b) He is unkind to her.
(c) He has lost his job.
(d) He married without consulting his parents.

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

4. How many children does Salim Alwan have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

5. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?
(a) Sheikh Darwish tells everyone.
(b) Salim Alwan tells everyone.
(c) Husniaya tries it on her husband.
(d) Salim Alwan's wife complains to everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

2. What does Mrs. Afify suspect is causing Umm Hamida to delay in finding her a husband?

3. What does Ibrahim Farhat do for a living?

4. How does Kirsha reacts when Hussain says he really will leave home?

5. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?

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