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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?
(a) Hamida is only interested in money.
(b) Modesty conceals Hamida's real interest in him.
(c) Hamida's love for him has overwhelmed her.
(d) Poverty has colored Hamida's thinking.

2. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?
(a) His offensive odor.
(b) His offensive profession.
(c) His unfriendly attitude.
(d) His thieving nature.

3. 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.

4. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?
(a) They do not work.
(b) A teacher, a musician, and a barber.
(c) They are all merchants.
(d) A judge, an attorney, and a doctor.

5. How long has Hamida been missing when Abbas returns?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?

2. What does Kirsha admire about Hitler?

3. What pleases Kirsha most about his son's return?

4. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?

5. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?

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