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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 deal with moral issues?
(a) Radwan Hussainy has taught Hamida morality.
(b) Umm Hamida has taught Hamida morality.
(c) Hamida is instinctively moral.
(d) Morals are no part of Hamida's nature.

2. Why is Kirsha poor?
(a) Kirsha squanders his money.
(b) Kirsha's money goes to support Hussain Kirsha's lifestyle.
(c) Kirsha's cafe does not make a profit.
(d) Mrs. Kirsha takes all his money.

3. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?
(a) Six.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

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

5. What does Hussain Kirsha say is the advantage of British nationality?
(a) In England, everyone is happy.
(b) In England, everyone is strong.
(c) In England, everyone is rich.
(d) In England, everyone is equal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?

2. Why does Salim Alwan apologize to Sheikh Darwish?

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

4. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?

5. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?

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