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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?
(a) She is her aunt.
(b) She is her foster mother.
(c) She is secrety her mother.
(d) She was a wet nurse to the child.

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

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

5. How often does Jaada go to the baths?
(a) Each month.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Twice a year.
(d) Daily.

6. 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.

7. How does Hamida react when she learns that Salim Alwan wants to marry her?
(a) Hamida reminds Umm Hamida that she is already engaged.
(b) Hamida is pleased.
(c) Hamida determines to be loyal to Abbas.
(d) Hamida is outraged.

8. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?
(a) It has made him pessimistic and fearful.
(b) It has made him loving and patient.
(c) It has made him sorrowful and despairing.
(d) It has made him cruel and unforgiving.

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

10. What does Salim Alwan's company sell?
(a) Produce.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Perfumes.
(d) Rugs.

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

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

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

14. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?
(a) "The meaning of this in English is romance."
(b) "The meaning of this in English is confusion."
(c) "The meaning of this in English is joy."
(d) "The meaning of this in English is tragedy."

15. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?
(a) A husband.
(b) A love potion.
(c) Fortunetelling.
(d) More rent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zaita say is the most precious deformity a beggar can have?

2. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

3. Where does Sheik Darwish live?

4. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

5. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?

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