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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why do patients accept Dr. Booshy's painful cures?
(a) They believe pain is the best healer.
(b) His fees are so low.
(c) They believe pain is inescapable.
(d) They believe he is the best.

4. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?
(a) They have boyfriends.
(b) They have jobs.
(c) They have nice clothes.
(d) They have automobiles.

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

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

7. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?
(a) "There is no evil in what I do."
(b) "I am trying to save the boy from harm."
(c) "I can't help myself."
(d) "All men do many things that are dirty."

8. Why does Hamida fear marriage?
(a) Hamida is afraid she cannot be a worthy wife.
(b) Hamida loves clothes and hates children.
(c) Hamidais afraid she won't have children.
(d) Hamida loves children and hates clothes.

9. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?
(a) Like queens.
(b) Like children.
(c) Like goddesses.
(d) Like harlots.

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

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

12. How does Kirsha reacts when Hussain says he really will leave home?
(a) Kirsha slaps Hussain.
(b) Kirsha leaves the room.
(c) Kirsha refuses to speak.
(d) Kirsha begins to weep.

13. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?
(a) Radwan Hussainy is limited and weak.
(b) Radwan Hussainy is a saintly man of god.
(c) Radwan Hussainy is a scholar with great learning.
(d) Radwan Hussainy is their teacher of the Qur'an.

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

15. How old is the photo Mrs. Afify sends to her suitor?
(a) Six years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) It is new.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

2. What does Kirsha mean when he says a "galman"?

3. Why does Kirsha openly invite the boy to the cafe in front of everyone?

4. What do Hussain Kirsha's modern friends have that he envies?

5. What does Abbas say is everything in life?

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