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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Mrs. Kirsha's complaint when Hussain Kirsha comes home?
(a) He has brought strangers into the home.
(b) He married without consulting his parents.
(c) He is unkind to her.
(d) He has lost his job.

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

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

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

7. How much does Ibrahim Farhat offer Kirsha for his support?
(a) Fifty pounds.
(b) Twenty pounds.
(c) Ten pounds.
(d) Fifteen pounds.

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

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

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

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

12. Why does Hussain Kirsha avoid the cafe as he returns home?
(a) He doesn't want to be seen by anybody.
(b) He wants to see his father before the alley people.
(c) He wants to see his mother before his father.
(d) He wants to see his father before his mother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hussain Kirsha disappointed in Hitler?

2. What is the first thing Ibrahim Faraj makes Hamida change?

3. What does Hussain Kirsha wish he had been?

4. Why has Abbas returned to the alley?

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

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