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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?
(a) Disinterested and bored.
(b) Thrilled and pleased.
(c) Fascinated and infuriated.
(d) Frightened and worried.

2. Where does Sheik Darwish live?
(a) He lives in the cafe.
(b) He rents a room fro Kirsha.
(c) He is homeless.
(d) He rents a room from Radwan Hussainy.

3. Why does Umm Hamida consult Radwan Hussainy about Salim Alwan's offer?
(a) Radwan Hussainy is a relative.
(b) Radwan Hussainy is paid for his advice.
(c) Their family has no other man to consult.
(d) Their family always relies on his advice.

4. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?
(a) Picking pockets.
(b) Burglary of homes.
(c) Grave robbing.
(d) Extortion of beggars.

5. Why does Zaita never refer to himself as "doctor?"
(a) Because he has no respect for doctors.
(b) Out of fear of calling attention to himself.
(c) Because people would laugh at him.
(d) Out of respect for Dr. Booshy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hamida have that proves her popularity with the soldiers?

2. How does Zaita know the intimate details of the bakers' lives?

3. How is Hamida's engagement to Abbas confirmed?

4. Why does Salim Alwan cling to his unpleasant life?

5. Why do patients accept Dr. Booshy's painful cures?

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