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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 cling to his unpleasant life?
(a) He is hoping his life will improve.
(b) He is afraid of the afterlife.
(c) He feels better each day.
(d) He enjoys making business deals.

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

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

4. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?
(a) She tells everyone she knows.
(b) She buys the stolen teeth.
(c) She throws away her gold teeth.
(d) She goes to visit him in jail.

5. What part of Kirsha has suffered the worst damage from the heart attack?
(a) His nervous system.
(b) His respiratory system.
(c) His digestive system.
(d) His circulatory system.

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

7. Why is Hussain Kirsha disappointed in Hitler?
(a) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would defeat Russia.
(b) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would come to Egypt.
(c) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would conquer the world.
(d) Hussain Kirsha hoped Hitler would fight on indefinitely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hussain Kirsha wish he had been?

2. Why does Salim Alwan plan revenge on his wife?

3. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?

4. What gift has Abbas brought for Hamida?

5. Why does Radwan Hussainy counsel Kirsha to be kind to those who envy him?

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