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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?
(a) He closes the door in his face.
(b) He ignores his order for coffee.
(c) He demands that he leave the restaurant.
(d) He calls him names.

2. What does Hussain Kirsha wish he had been?
(a) A rich man.
(b) A politician.
(c) A Briton.
(d) A combat soldier.

3. How does Hamida see the choice Ibrahim Faraj offers her?
(a) Virtue and vice.
(b) Solitude or marriage.
(c) A dull past or an exciting future.
(d) Innocence and crime.

4. Why is Kirsha offended at Ibrahim Farhat's offer to pay for his support?
(a) Kirsha has more money than Ibrahim Farhat.
(b) Kirsha is loyal to the candidate without payment.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat paid other cafe owners more.
(d) Kirsha is insulted at the thought that he could be bribed.

5. What has Abbas learned while he has been away from the alley?
(a) How to speak French.
(b) How to speak English.
(c) How to speak German.
(d) How to speak Arabic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Uncle Kamil reluctant to tell Abbas?

2. What does Zaita say is the most precious deformity a beggar can have?

3. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?

4. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?

5. What does Kirsha forbid in the workplace when he returns after his heart attack?

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