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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Susu say it is an advantage that Hamida has never danced before?
(a) Hamida will be more difficult to teach.
(b) Hamida will be more obedient.
(c) Hamida will be more graceful.
(d) Susu can mold Hamida as he wishes.

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

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

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

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

7. What has Abbas learned while he has been away from the alley?
(a) How to speak English.
(b) How to speak Arabic.
(c) How to speak French.
(d) How to speak German.

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

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

10. Ibrahim Faraj compares Hamida to what animal?
(a) A shrew.
(b) A vixen.
(c) A tigress.
(d) A panther.

11. How does Sheikh Darwish respond to Ibrahim Farhat's request for a blessing?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He curses him.
(c) He promises him success.
(d) He agrees to pray for him.

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

13. What does Ibrahim Farhat do for a living?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is an accountant.
(b) Ibrahim Farhat is a professional politician.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat is a merchant.
(d) Ibrahim Farhat is an actor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ibrahim Faraj stop himself from having sex with Hamida?

2. Who does Kirsha support in the election?

3. How much does Ibrahim Farhat offer Kirsha for his support?

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

5. How does Hamida see the choice Ibrahim Faraj offers her?

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