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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 Salim Alwan's lunch do for him?
(a) It is an aphrodisiac.
(b) It makes him cheerful.
(c) It helps him to nap.
(d) It gives him unusual energy for work.

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

3. Why is Kirsha poor?
(a) Kirsha's cafe does not make a profit.
(b) Kirsha's money goes to support Hussain Kirsha's lifestyle.
(c) Mrs. Kirsha takes all his money.
(d) Kirsha squanders his money.

4. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"
(b) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."
(c) "A good jug pours forth good water."
(d) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"

5. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?
(a) A year or two.
(b) Five years.
(c) At least six months.
(d) Less than a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim Alwan believe that Allah has done to make men's lives easier?

2. What does Hamida believe is everything in life?

3. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

4. Why is Sheik Darwish always welcome?

5. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hamida feel when she was in Ibrahim Faraj's house?

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

3. To what does Radwan Hussain compare evil?

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

5. When Abbas comes home to the alley on holiday, Uncle Kamil follows him to the cafe, and then asks Abbas to return to the sweet shop with him. Why is Uncle Kamil staying so close to Abbas?

6. Why does Hussain Kirsha say that Abbas should be an Italian rather than a Briton?

7. What does Hamida believe rich people eat?

8. What does Zaita say was the summer resort of his childhood?

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?

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