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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?
(a) At least six months.
(b) A year or two.
(c) Less than a year.
(d) Five years.

5. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?
(a) Uncle Kamil doesn't pay his share of the rent.
(b) Uncle Kamil never pays his bills.
(c) Uncle Kamil takes more than his half of the food they share.
(d) Uncle Kamil has no hair to cut.

6. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?
(a) Hamida secretly hates Abbas.
(b) Hamida is secretly delighted with his attention.
(c) Hamida secretly loves Abbas.
(d) Hamida neither likes nor dislikes Abbas.

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

8. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?
(a) Hussain Kirsha the Garage.
(b) Hussain Kirsha the Ladykiller.
(c) Hussain Kirsha the Fox.
(d) Hussain Kirsha the Large.

9. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?
(a) He calls him names.
(b) He closes the door in his face.
(c) He demands that he leave the restaurant.
(d) He ignores his order for coffee.

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

11. What does Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?
(a) It helps him to nap.
(b) It makes him cheerful.
(c) It gives him unusual energy for work.
(d) It is an aphrodisiac.

12. Where does Sheik Darwish live?
(a) He lives in the cafe.
(b) He rents a room fro Kirsha.
(c) He rents a room from Radwan Hussainy.
(d) He is homeless.

13. Why does Kirsha openly invite the boy to the cafe in front of everyone?
(a) Kirshha's vice is well known to them.
(b) He is actually trying to help the boy.
(c) They will not suspect him of wrongdoing.
(d) His intentions are innocent.

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

15. Why does Radwan Hussainy invite Kirsha into his home?
(a) "The home of the righteous is sealed against evil."
(b) "A good jug gives forth good water."
(c) "The man who reforms a profligate is better than the man who sits with a believer."
(d) "God blesses those who serve the poor."

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Hamida's engagement to Abbas confirmed?

2. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?

3. Why does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?

4. Why is Uncle Kamil unafraid of dying?

5. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?

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