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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?
(a) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.
(b) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that Mrs. Kirsha will forgive her husband.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.

2. Why does Umm Hamida consult Radwan Hussainy about Salim Alwan's offer?
(a) Their family has no other man to consult.
(b) Their family always relies on his advice.
(c) Radwan Hussainy is paid for his advice.
(d) Radwan Hussainy is a relative.

3. What stops the engagement of Salim Alwan to Hamida?
(a) Mrs. Alwan stops Salim Alwan.
(b) Salim Alwan changes his mind.
(c) Radwan Hussainy talks Salim Alwan out of the idea.
(d) Salim Alwan has a heart attack.

4. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?
(a) "The meaning of this in English is romance."
(b) "The meaning of this in English is tragedy."
(c) "The meaning of this in English is confusion."
(d) "The meaning of this in English is joy."

5. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?
(a) He ignores his order for coffee.
(b) He calls him names.
(c) He demands that he leave the restaurant.
(d) He closes the door in his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

2. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?

3. What does Hussain Kirsha hope Hitler will do?

4. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

5. What relation is Mrs. Kirsha to Hamida?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the news about Dr. Booshy and Zaita being caught robbing graves affect Mrs. Afify?

2. What does Radwan Hussainy say is half of worshiping?

3. Why is Salim Alwan convinced that his employees are cheating him in spite of the fact that his careful auditing of the books shows no discrepancy?

4. What does Jaada do that causes Husniya to beat him continually?

5. Why does Uncle Kamil have nothing more to do with Salim Alwan?

6. As the story ends, what are the residents of the alley preparing to celebrate?

7. How does Hamida feel about questions of morality?

8. Why has Salim Alwan decided to take a second wife?

9. What does Zaita promise he will do to help the beggar who is too big and strong to gain people's sympathy?

10. When Mrs. Kirsha appeals to Radwan Hussainy for help, for whom does Radwan Hussainy pray first?

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