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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 Hussain Kirsha convince Abbas to go to work for the British?
(a) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas he will never win Hamida unless he does.
(b) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that no one in the alley cares for him.
(c) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that the British are the Egyptians' true friends.
(d) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas his life is boring.

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

3. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?
(a) Hussain Kirsha the Fox.
(b) Hussain Kirsha the Garage.
(c) Hussain Kirsha the Large.
(d) Hussain Kirsha the Ladykiller.

4. How does Zaita react to being compared with Jaada?
(a) He is encouraged in his pursuit of Husniya.
(b) He is insulted.
(c) He is flattered.
(d) He is unsurprised.

5. Why does Hussain Kirsha avoid the cafe as he returns home?
(a) He doesn't want to be seen by anybody.
(b) He wants to see his mother before his father.
(c) He wants to see his father before the alley people.
(d) He wants to see his father before his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Radwan Hussainy counsel Kirsha to be kind to those who envy him?

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

3. What bad habits does Kirsha have?

4. What are Kirsha's real feelings about Hussain Kirsha's return home?

5. What does Ibrahim Faraj say pimps are?

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