2. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?
(a) "The meaning of this in English is joy."
(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 romance."

3. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?
(a) He is lively and intelligent.
(b) His presence is a good sign.
(c) He is garrulous and entertaining.
(d) He is wealthy and generous.

4. How is Hamida's engagement to Abbas confirmed?
(a) By pledging before witnesses.
(b) By giving Hamida a diamond ring.
(c) By the reading of the Qur'an.
(d) By signing a contract.

5. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?
(a) He raises the rent only once every five years.
(b) He lets his tenants live rent-free.
(c) He raises the rent only once a year.
(d) He ignored a military edict to raise rent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?

2. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?

3. What does Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?

4. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?

5. How old is the photo Mrs. Afify sends to her suitor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Radwan Hussainy behave toward his wife that is in contrast to his treatment of all others?

2. When Umm Hamida informs Mrs. Afify that she has found a new husband for her, she tells her that she will need to prepare her own trousseau, which is not what she actually means. What does she mean?

3. Why does Radwan Hussainy feel guilty for the wrongdoing of Dr. Booshy and Zaita?

4. Why does Dr. Booshy dislike Mrs. Afify?

5. What does Ibrahim Faraj tell Hamida that marriage leads to?

6. When Kirsha shows anger toward Sheikh Darwish, he appeals to Zainab. Who is she and why does Sheikh Darwish pray to her?

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

8. Why do residents of the alley fear Umm Hamida?

9. When Kirsha's wife comes to the cafe to assail him with his wrongdoing, he blames himself. Why does he think he deserves her wrath?

10. How does Radwan Hussainy feel about boredom?

(see the answer keys)

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