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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?
(a) Disinterested and bored.
(b) Fascinated and infuriated.
(c) Thrilled and pleased.
(d) Frightened and worried.

2. When does Zaita begin work?
(a) At sunup.
(b) At noon.
(c) At sundown.
(d) At midnight.

3. How does the stranger irritate Kirsha?
(a) By paying his bill with small change.
(b) By paying his bill in large notes.
(c) By refusing to pay his bill.
(d) By paying for all his customers.

4. What does Hamida believe the stranger means when he says, "I'm just the one to take you!"
(a) Marriage.
(b) Sexual slavery.
(c) A trip abroad.
(d) A business partnership.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

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

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

4. What does Abbas say is everything in life?

5. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

(see the answer key)

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