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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Kirsha mean when he says a "galman"?
(a) A Briton.
(b) A gentleman.
(c) A new type of hashish.
(d) A neat, clean person.

3. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?
(a) Abbas is the only suitable young man in the alley.
(b) Abbas is a wealthy barber.
(c) Abbas is very handsome.
(d) Hamida is falling in love with Abbas.

4. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?
(a) They do not work.
(b) A teacher, a musician, and a barber.
(c) A judge, an attorney, and a doctor.
(d) They are all merchants.

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

6. Why does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?
(a) Umm Hamida and Hamida are not of Salim Alwan's class.
(b) Citizens of the alley will object.
(c) Salim Alwan is too old.
(d) Hamida is too difficult and contrary.

7. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?
(a) He's not rich enough for her.
(b) He's too old for her.
(c) He's not handsome enough for her.
(d) He's a married man and a father.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?

2. Why is Umma Hamida pleased with Salim Alwan's offer?

3. Why does Umm Hamida consult Radwan Hussainy about Salim Alwan's offer?

4. What stops the engagement of Salim Alwan to Hamida?

5. What is Mrs. Kirsha's personality when she visits Radwan Hussainy?

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