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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 were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?
(a) His beauty delighted them.
(b) They no longer had to rent a baby to beg with.
(c) They were proud to have a son.
(d) His laughter delighted them.

2. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?
(a) He wants her to work in his business.
(b) He wants to adopt her.
(c) He wants her to be mistress.
(d) He wants her to be his second wife.

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

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

5. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?
(a) He's too old for her.
(b) He's a married man and a father.
(c) He's not rich enough for her.
(d) He's not handsome enough for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?

2. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?

3. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

4. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

5. How does the stranger irritate Kirsha?

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