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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 Hamida think she will never eat lentils again?
(a) Lentils are fattening.
(b) Lentils are the food of the poor.
(c) Lentils are difficult to find in the city.
(d) She won't have time to cook.

2. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?
(a) One.
(b) Six.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

3. What does Mrs. Afify suspect is causing Umm Hamida to delay in finding her a husband?
(a) Umm Hamida is distracted by Hamida's engagement.
(b) Umm Hamida is taking the best man for herself.
(c) Umm Hamida wants more money than they agreed upon.
(d) Umm Hamida can't find a suitable man.

4. What moment marks the dividing point between Hamida's two lives?
(a) When she walks away from Midaq Alley.
(b) When she cooks the lentils.
(c) When she steps into the taxi with Ibrahim Faraj.
(d) When she packs her clothes.

5. What does Ibrahim Faraj say pimps are?
(a) Shrewd money makers.
(b) Stockbrokers of happiness.
(c) Caretakers of beauty.
(d) Partners in crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hussain Kirsha laid off by the British?

2. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?

3. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?

4. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?

5. What does Kirsha admire about Hitler?

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