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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

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

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

6. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?
(a) Frightened and worried.
(b) Disinterested and bored.
(c) Fascinated and infuriated.
(d) Thrilled and pleased.

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

8. Why does Hamida think she will never eat lentils again?
(a) Lentils are fattening.
(b) Lentils are the food of the poor.
(c) Lentils are difficult to find in the city.
(d) She won't have time to cook.

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

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

11. 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 strong.
(d) In England, everyone is equal.

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

13. 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.

14. How does Abbas respond to his first drink of alcohol?
(a) He says it is cheering.
(b) He says it is delightful.
(c) He says it is horrible.
(d) He says it is wonderful.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?

3. What does Hussain Kirsha wish he had been?

4. What is Uncle Kamil reluctant to tell Abbas?

5. What is Ibrahim Faraj's new name for Hamida?

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