2. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?
(a) He teaches him to behave like an imbecile.
(b) He amputates an arm.
(c) He disfigures his face.
(d) He blinds him.

3. Why does Sheikh Darwish think Kirsha should love his wife?
(a) She is a loving, patient woman.
(b) She is the most beautiful woman in the alley.
(c) She is more male than female.
(d) She has put up with him for years.

4. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "A good jug pours forth good water."
(b) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(c) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."
(d) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"

5. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?
(a) Television.
(b) Musical performers.
(c) The radio.
(d) Individual memorization.

6. What does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to do about her husband's behavior?
(a) Try to win him back.
(b) Flee from his house.
(c) Leave him to God.
(d) Turn him in to authorities.

7. Why is Uncle Kamil unafraid of dying?
(a) He is in constant pain.
(b) He wants to be reunited with his wife.
(c) He has led a sinless life.
(d) His life is merely a prolonged sleep.

8. Why do people in the alley avoid Zaita?
(a) His unfriendly attitude.
(b) His thieving nature.
(c) His offensive profession.
(d) His offensive odor.

9. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?
(a) All evening.
(b) Two years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Twenty years.

10. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?
(a) He is wealthy and generous.
(b) His presence is a good sign.
(c) He is lively and intelligent.
(d) He is garrulous and entertaining.

11. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?
(a) He is cruel and demanding.
(b) He is kind and generous.
(c) He is critical and demeaning.
(d) He is distant and uninvolved.

12. What does Abbas say that falling in love has done for him?
(a) "It's made me content with the alley."
(b) "It's ruined my life."
(c) "It's brought me great happiness."
(d) "It's made a new person of me."

13. Why were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?
(a) They no longer had to rent a baby to beg with.
(b) His laughter delighted them.
(c) They were proud to have a son.
(d) His beauty delighted them.

14. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?
(a) He does not understand politics.
(b) He makes more money in commerce.
(c) He does not like politics.
(d) He has never been invited to participate in politics.

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