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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Hussain Kirsha say is the worst thing about his present situation?
(a) He has to live at home with his parents.
(b) He has no job prospects.
(c) His wife may be pregnant.
(d) He hasn't saved any money.

5. What does Susu say is life's most beautiful thing?
(a) A kind word.
(b) Hamida.
(c) A graceful dancer.
(d) A good meal.

6. How does the stranger irritate Kirsha?
(a) By paying his bill with small change.
(b) By paying for all his customers.
(c) By paying his bill in large notes.
(d) By refusing to pay his bill.

7. Why do Salim Alwan's sons object to his marrying again?
(a) They are afraid a new wife will take all his money.
(b) They are afraid a new wife will tire Salim Alwan.
(c) They are afraid a new wife will neglect Salim Alwan.
(d) They are afraid a new wife will upset their mother.

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

9. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?
(a) Marriage.
(b) A girlfriend.
(c) A business partnership.
(d) Nothing.

10. What does Hamida feel when she unexpectedly encounters Abbas?
(a) Shame and humiliation.
(b) Contempt and animosity.
(c) Relief and hope.
(d) Love and adoration.

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

12. How does Hamida view her relationship with the stranger?
(a) As an amusement.
(b) As a romance.
(c) As a battle.
(d) As true love.

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

14. 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.

15. How does the stranger delight Sanker?
(a) By treating Sanker respectfully.
(b) By giving Sanker large tips.
(c) By helping Sanker with his heavy work load.
(d) By calling attention to Sanker's efficiency.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Susu say it is an advantage that Hamida has never danced before?

2. Why does Zaita insist Dr. Booshy accompany him into the tombs?

3. What does the stranger say is the last thing new lovers learn about each other?

4. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?

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

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