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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Hamida respond to Abbas' words of love?
(a) Hamida has no interest in Abbas' words.
(b) Abbas' words cause her to fall in love.
(c) Abbas' words make her angry.
(d) Abbas' words of love please her vanity, but not her heart.

3. What does Ibrahim Farhat do for a living?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is an actor.
(b) Ibrahim Farhat is a professional politician.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat is a merchant.
(d) Ibrahim Farhat is an accountant.

4. How does Hamida view her relationship with the stranger?
(a) As an amusement.
(b) As a battle.
(c) As a romance.
(d) As true love.

5. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?
(a) Uncle Kamil doesn't pay his share of the rent.
(b) Uncle Kamil takes more than his half of the food they share.
(c) Uncle Kamil has no hair to cut.
(d) Uncle Kamil never pays his bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Salim Alwan have?

2. What does the stranger say is the last thing new lovers learn about each other?

3. Why does Hamida think she will never eat lentils again?

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

5. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?

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