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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?
(a) The death of his children and the loss of his friends.
(b) The death of his wife and his failed university exams.
(c) Failed university exams and the death of his children.
(d) The loss of his fortune and the death of his wife.

3. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?
(a) Salim Alwan's wife complains to everyone.
(b) Salim Alwan tells everyone.
(c) Husniaya tries it on her husband.
(d) Sheikh Darwish tells everyone.

4. How many children does Salim Alwan have?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

5. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?
(a) She does not want her son to find out.
(b) She does not want to hurt his feelings.
(c) She does not want to provide scandal for the gossips.
(d) She is afraid of his anger.

6. How does Husniya react when Zaita reveals himself to her?
(a) She falls into his arms.
(b) She promises to meet him later.
(c) She throws a heavy mug at him.
(d) She insults his manhood.

7. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?
(a) Mrs. Kirsha.
(b) Abbas.
(c) Sanker.
(d) Kirsha.

8. What does Abbas say is everything in life?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Money.
(c) Love.
(d) Beauty.

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

10. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?
(a) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will pay for his burial.
(b) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will live much longer.
(c) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will never die.
(d) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he has bought him a nice shroud.

11. Why was Zaita happy as a child?
(a) The muddy sidewalk was a summer resort for him.
(b) His family took him to a summer resort.
(c) He played at a swimming hole.
(d) His family had a comfortable home in those days.

12. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?
(a) Due to random chance.
(b) Due to their own wickedness.
(c) Due to the malice of the gods.
(d) Due to the wickedness of the British.

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

14. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?
(a) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(b) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that Mrs. Kirsha will forgive her husband.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.

15. What does Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?
(a) Ask forgiveness.
(b) Get new clothes.
(c) Wash himself.
(d) Learn good manners.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?

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

3. How many children does Mrs. Kirsha have?

4. What does Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?

5. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

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