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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Radwan Hussainy counsel Kirsha to be kind to those who envy him?
(a) Those who envy him do not understand his suffering.
(b) Envy is worse than illness.
(c) He should set a good example.
(d) He should rejoice at his recovery.

2. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?
(a) Burglary of homes.
(b) Grave robbing.
(c) Extortion of beggars.
(d) Picking pockets.

3. What is Ibrahim Faraj's new name for Hamida?
(a) Lily.
(b) Lulu.
(c) Tata.
(d) Titi.

4. How long has Hamida been missing when Abbas returns?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two years.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two weeks.

5. How does Sheikh Darwish respond to Ibrahim Farhat's request for a blessing?
(a) He promises him success.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He curses him.
(d) He agrees to pray for him.

6. Why does Salim Alwan curse Sheikh Darwish?
(a) He is irritated by his own ill health.
(b) He is irritated by the news that Hamida has left with a man.
(c) He is irritated by Sheikh Darwish's constant babbling.
(d) He is irritated by Sheikh Darwish getting in his path.

7. What gift has Abbas brought for Hamida?
(a) A gold necklace.
(b) A diamond ring.
(c) A gold bracelet.
(d) A silver necklace.

8. What is the only thing that Hamida misses about her past life?
(a) Her foster mother.
(b) Abbas.
(c) Her late-afternoon walk.
(d) Her girlfriends.

9. What does Ibrahim Farhat do for a living?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is a merchant.
(b) Ibrahim Farhat is a professional politician.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat is an actor.
(d) Ibrahim Farhat is an accountant.

10. What does Ibrahim Faraj say is his true profession?
(a) Dance instructor.
(b) Pimp.
(c) Headmaster of a school.
(d) Accountant of a busy firm.

11. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?
(a) A girlfriend.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Marriage.
(d) A business partnership.

12. What moment marks the dividing point between Hamida's two lives?
(a) When she packs her clothes.
(b) When she cooks the lentils.
(c) When she steps into the taxi with Ibrahim Faraj.
(d) When she walks away from Midaq Alley.

13. Who does Salim Alwan trust now that he never did before?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) His family.
(c) Doctors.
(d) His employees.

14. Why do Salim Alwan's sons object to his marrying again?
(a) They are afraid a new wife will upset their mother.
(b) They are afraid a new wife will tire Salim Alwan.
(c) They are afraid a new wife will take all his money.
(d) They are afraid a new wife will neglect Salim Alwan.

15. Why is Hussain Kirsha laid off by the British?
(a) They are leaving Egypt.
(b) His work was inadequate.
(c) They doubt his loyalty.
(d) They believe the war will end soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the stranger irritate Kirsha?

2. What is Mrs. Kirsha's complaint when Hussain Kirsha comes home?

3. What are Kirsha's real feelings about Hussain Kirsha's return home?

4. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?

5. Why is Hussain Kirsha disappointed in Hitler?

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