2. What does Hamida have that proves her popularity with the soldiers?
(a) Dates.
(b) Beautiful clothes.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Savings.

3. Why does Susu say it is an advantage that Hamida has never danced before?
(a) Hamida will be more graceful.
(b) Hamida will be more obedient.
(c) Susu can mold Hamida as he wishes.
(d) Hamida will be more difficult to teach.

4. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?
(a) He doesn't know his birthplace.
(b) He doesn't know how to read.
(c) He doesn't study the issues.
(d) He is not Egyptian.

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

6. How does Hussain Kirsha think Egypt is different from the rest of the world?
(a) A war for others is good fortune for Egypt.
(b) Egyptians are wiser than others.
(c) Egyptians are richer than others.
(d) Egyptian history is a treasure for others.

7. How does Abbas learn that Hamida left with a man?
(a) The factory girls tell him.
(b) Hussain Kirsha tells him.
(c) Uncle Kamil tells him.
(d) Umm Hamida tells him.

8. Why does Salim Alwan plan revenge on his wife?
(a) He believes that she has cursed him.
(b) He believes that she is unfaithful.
(c) He believes that she has stolen from him.
(d) He believes that she is envious of him.

9. What does Hussain Kirsha wish he had been?
(a) A rich man.
(b) A politician.
(c) A Briton.
(d) A combat soldier.

10. What is Uncle Kamil reluctant to tell Abbas?
(a) Hamida has married.
(b) Hamida has become ill.
(c) Hamida has disappeared.
(d) Hamida has died.

11. Why do the boys advise Uncle Kamil to put up a poster of Ibrahim Farhat, the candidate?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is fond of sweets.
(b) If Farhat sees the poster, he will be all of Uncle Kamil's sweets.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat is the best candidate.
(d) Uncle Kamil would be wise to take his side.

12. How does Hamida blunder while the stranger is watching her?
(a) She runs from him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She speaks to him.
(d) She lets him see that she is watching him.

13. Who does Hussain Kirsha blame for his failures?
(a) His new wife.
(b) His father.
(c) Satan.
(d) The British.

14. Why does Zaita insist Dr. Booshy accompany him into the tombs?
(a) Zaita is fearful and needs support.
(b) Zaita needs someone to hold the light.
(c) Dr. Booshy is stronger.
(d) Zaita enjoys torturing Dr. Booshy.

15. What does Hussain Kirsha say is the advantage of British nationality?
(a) In England, everyone is happy.
(b) In England, everyone is rich.
(c) In England, everyone is equal.
(d) In England, everyone is strong.