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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Kirsha support in the election?
(a) Whoever supports the British occupation.
(b) Whoever pays most.
(c) Whoever preaches independence for Egypt.
(d) Whoever cares for the poor.

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

3. What does Ibrahim Faraj tell Hamida their life together will be like?
(a) Like eternal lovers.
(b) Like royalty.
(c) Like well-matched spouses.
(d) Like film stars.

4. How does the stranger irritate Kirsha?
(a) By paying his bill in large notes.
(b) By paying for all his customers.
(c) By refusing to pay his bill.
(d) By paying his bill with small change.

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the first class to which Ibrahim Faraj takes Hamida?
(a) Sexual mores and manners.
(b) Western dancing.
(c) Art.
(d) Oriental dancing.

11. What does the stranger say is the last thing new lovers learn about each other?
(a) Their family connections.
(b) Their names.
(c) Their religion.
(d) Their hobbies.

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

13. 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) Hamida will be more difficult to teach.
(d) Susu can mold Hamida as he wishes.

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

15. What is the first thing Ibrahim Faraj makes Hamida change?
(a) Her name.
(b) Her hairstyle.
(c) Her manners.
(d) Her wardrobe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salim Alwan curse Sheikh Darwish?

2. What does Hamida believe the stranger means when he says, "I'm just the one to take you!"

3. What does Mrs. Afify want from Dr. Booshy?

4. Who does Hussain Kirsha blame for his failures?

5. What does Hussain Kirsha wish he had been?

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