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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Salim Alwan's sons object to his marrying again?
(a) They are afraid a new wife will neglect Salim Alwan.
(b) They are afraid a new wife will tire Salim Alwan.
(c) They are afraid a new wife will upset their mother.
(d) They are afraid a new wife will take all his money.

2. How does Hamida blunder while the stranger is watching her?
(a) She speaks to him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She runs from him.
(d) She lets him see that she is watching him.

3. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?
(a) He doesn't know how to read.
(b) He doesn't know his birthplace.
(c) He doesn't study the issues.
(d) He is not Egyptian.

4. Why does Susu say it is an advantage that Hamida has never danced before?
(a) Hamida will be more graceful.
(b) Susu can mold Hamida as he wishes.
(c) Hamida will be more difficult to teach.
(d) Hamida will be more obedient.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zaita react to being compared with Jaada?

2. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?

3. Why does Zaita never refer to himself as "doctor?"

4. What does Salim Alwan believe that Allah has done to make men's lives easier?

5. Why does Hussain Kirsha avoid the cafe as he returns home?

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