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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Salim Alwan believe has better fortune than he?
(a) Those who die of a heart attack.
(b) Those who make more money.
(c) Those who have faith in Allah.
(d) Those who have faithful families.

4. Why does Salim Alwan apologize to Sheikh Darwish?
(a) Sheikh Darwish's howling is embarrassing.
(b) Salim Alwan is genuinely humbled.
(c) A sick man should not anger one of God's holy men.
(d) Salim Alwan is anxious to please Sheikh Darwish.

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

6. What does Kirsha forbid in the workplace when he returns after his heart attack?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Conversation.
(c) Hashish.
(d) Tobacco.

7. What does Mrs. Afify want from Dr. Booshy?
(a) A gold plate to replace her teeth.
(b) Whitening chemicals.
(c) A false tooth.
(d) Bridgework for her teeth.

8. Why does Ibrahim Faraj stop himself from having sex with Hamida?
(a) He wants to treat her respectfully.
(b) He doesn't want to frighten her.
(c) He wants to marry her.
(d) American officers pay fifty pounds for virgins.

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

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

11. What does Kirsha admire about Hitler?
(a) His shrewdness and strategies.
(b) His elegant uniform and moustache.
(c) His concern for his people.
(d) His cruelty and barbarity.

12. How do Salim Alwan's sons react to his hostility?
(a) They feel angry.
(b) They feel genuine sadness.
(c) They feel vengeful.
(d) They feel irritation.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hamida view her relationship with the stranger?

2. How does Abbas respond to his first drink of alcohol?

3. Why has Abbas returned to the alley?

4. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?

5. How does the stranger delight Sanker?

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