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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What pleases Kirsha most about his son's return?
(a) Kirsha is attracted to his daughter-in-law.
(b) Kirsha has missed his son.
(c) Kirsha's predictions about his son's future are vindicated.
(d) Kirsha is attracted to his daughter-in-law's brother.

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

3. How does Hamida view her relationship with the stranger?
(a) As a battle.
(b) As true love.
(c) As an amusement.
(d) As a romance.

4. What happens to Zaita and Dr. Booshy in the tombs?
(a) They are arrested.
(b) They can't find the gold teeth.
(c) They are trapped inside.
(d) They get scared and run away.

5. Why is Kirsha offended at Ibrahim Farhat's offer to pay for his support?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat paid other cafe owners more.
(b) Kirsha has more money than Ibrahim Farhat.
(c) Kirsha is loyal to the candidate without payment.
(d) Kirsha is insulted at the thought that he could be bribed.

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

7. 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.

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

9. What are Kirsha's real feelings about Hussain Kirsha's return home?
(a) He is amused by his son's return and surprised at his marriage.
(b) He is furious at his son's return and appalled at his marriage.
(c) He is disinterested in his son's return and unconcerned by his marriage.
(d) He is pleased at his son's return and delighted with his marriage.

10. What does Hamida believe the stranger means when he says, "I'm just the one to take you!"
(a) Marriage.
(b) A business partnership.
(c) Sexual slavery.
(d) A trip abroad.

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

12. What is the one thought that weakens Hamida's determination to go with Ibrahim Faraj?
(a) She will never see Umm Hamida again.
(b) She will never see Midaq Alley again.
(c) She will never see Salim Alwan again.
(d) She will never see Abbas again.

13. What does Ibrahim Faraj say pimps are?
(a) Caretakers of beauty.
(b) Shrewd money makers.
(c) Stockbrokers of happiness.
(d) Partners in crime.

14. Why is Ibrahim Faraj, the stranger, so pleased when Hamida readily comes with him?
(a) She is compliant and friendly.
(b) He is saving days of work pursuing her.
(c) He is saving the cost of wooing her.
(d) She is an easy catch.

15. Why does Salim Alwan deprive his household of good food?
(a) So that they will be strengthened.
(b) So that they will be healthier.
(c) So that they can save money.
(d) So that they have to share the restrictions he has.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sheikh Darwish respond to Ibrahim Farhat's request for a blessing?

2. Who does Kirsha support in the election?

3. Ibrahim Faraj compares Hamida to what animal?

4. How does Abbas learn that Hamida left with a man?

5. Who does Salim Alwan trust now that he never did before?

(see the answer keys)

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