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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Zaita begin work?
(a) At noon.
(b) At sunup.
(c) At sundown.
(d) At midnight.

2. How does Hamida react when she learns that Salim Alwan wants to marry her?
(a) Hamida is pleased.
(b) Hamida determines to be loyal to Abbas.
(c) Hamida reminds Umm Hamida that she is already engaged.
(d) Hamida is outraged.

3. What stops the engagement of Salim Alwan to Hamida?
(a) Mrs. Alwan stops Salim Alwan.
(b) Radwan Hussainy talks Salim Alwan out of the idea.
(c) Salim Alwan has a heart attack.
(d) Salim Alwan changes his mind.

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

5. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?
(a) Radway Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to keep her husband's weakness secret.
(b) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to teach her husband.
(c) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to pray.
(d) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to seek divorce.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Abbas learned while he has been away from the alley?

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

4. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?

5. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?

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