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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kirsha say the neighbors gossip about him?
(a) They want to help him.
(b) They are envious.
(c) They are shocked by his behavior
(d) They have always hated him.

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

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

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

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

6. When does Zaita begin work?
(a) At noon.
(b) At sundown.
(c) At midnight.
(d) At sunup.

7. What does Abbas say that falling in love has done for him?
(a) "It's brought me great happiness."
(b) "It's made a new person of me."
(c) "It's ruined my life."
(d) "It's made me content with the alley."

8. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) All evening.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Two years.

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

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

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

12. Why were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?
(a) His laughter delighted them.
(b) His beauty delighted them.
(c) They were proud to have a son.
(d) They no longer had to rent a baby to beg with.

13. Why is Umma Hamida pleased with Salim Alwan's offer?
(a) The marriage will be a financial benefit to her.
(b) The marriage will make Hamida happy.
(c) The marriage will be a professional success for her.
(d) The marriage will get Hamida out of her house.

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

15. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?
(a) Money.
(b) True love.
(c) Reliable friends.
(d) Good looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?

2. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?

3. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?

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

5. How does Zaita treat his clients?

(see the answer keys)

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