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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?
(a) "The meaning of this in English is confusion."
(b) "The meaning of this in English is joy."
(c) "The meaning of this in English is romance."
(d) "The meaning of this in English is tragedy."

2. What does Susu say is life's most beautiful thing?
(a) A good meal.
(b) A graceful dancer.
(c) A kind word.
(d) Hamida.

3. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?
(a) Like goddesses.
(b) Like children.
(c) Like harlots.
(d) Like queens.

4. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Fight for another twenty years.
(c) Retreat.
(d) Surrender.

5. How old is the photo Mrs. Afify sends to her suitor?
(a) Six years.
(b) It is new.
(c) Two years.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Salim Alwan trust now that he never did before?

2. Why does Kirsha openly invite the boy to the cafe in front of everyone?

3. What moment marks the dividing point between Hamida's two lives?

4. How many children does Salim Alwan have?

5. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?

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