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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abbas want to do while he's on holiday?
(a) Travel to the beach.
(b) Relax with his friends.
(c) Find a new job.
(d) Get married.

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

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

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

5. Why do the boys advise Uncle Kamil to put up a poster of Ibrahim Farhat, the candidate?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is fond of sweets.
(b) If Farhat sees the poster, he will be all of Uncle Kamil's sweets.
(c) Uncle Kamil would be wise to take his side.
(d) Ibrahim Farhat is the best candidate.

6. 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.

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

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

9. What does Kirsha forbid in the workplace when he returns after his heart attack?
(a) Hashish.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Conversation.

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

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

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

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

14. Where does the English instructor say the girls learn English best?
(a) In textbooks.
(b) In classrooms.
(c) In taverns and hotels.
(d) In conversation with each other.

15. What is the one thought that weakens Hamida's determination to go with Ibrahim Faraj?
(a) She will never see Abbas again.
(b) She will never see Salim Alwan again.
(c) She will never see Midaq Alley again.
(d) She will never see Umm Hamida again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hamida think she will never eat lentils again?

2. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?

3. What is the only thing that Hamida misses about her past life?

4. What gift has Abbas brought for Hamida?

5. What does Hamida believe the stranger means when he says, "I'm just the one to take you!"

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