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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 tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?
(a) The loss of his fortune and the death of his wife.
(b) Failed university exams and the death of his children.
(c) The death of his wife and his failed university exams.
(d) The death of his children and the loss of his friends.

2. Why was Zaita happy as a child?
(a) He played at a swimming hole.
(b) The muddy sidewalk was a summer resort for him.
(c) His family took him to a summer resort.
(d) His family had a comfortable home in those days.

3. What does Mrs. Afify suspect is causing Umm Hamida to delay in finding her a husband?
(a) Umm Hamida is taking the best man for herself.
(b) Umm Hamida can't find a suitable man.
(c) Umm Hamida wants more money than they agreed upon.
(d) Umm Hamida is distracted by Hamida's engagement.

4. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?
(a) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he has bought him a nice shroud.
(b) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will never die.
(c) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will pay for his burial.
(d) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will live much longer.

5. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?
(a) Hussain Kirsha the Fox.
(b) Hussain Kirsha the Ladykiller.
(c) Hussain Kirsha the Garage.
(d) Hussain Kirsha the Large.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?

2. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

3. What does Abbas say is everything in life?

4. What does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to do about her husband's behavior?

5. Why does Zaita never refer to himself as "doctor?"

Short Essay Questions

1. When Hussain Kirsha returns home in a sorry state, who does he blame for his troubles?

2. What does Radwan Hussainy say can defeat all of life's tragedies?

3. Waiting for the boy with whom he has become acquainted, Kirsha suffers the "bitterness of victory." What is the bitterness of victory?

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

5. How had Sheikh Darwish become a homeless man of God?

6. How long as Hamida been gone when Abbas comes home, and what efforts have been made to find her?

7. How does Radwan Hussainy feel about boredom?

8. How does Hamida feel about questions of morality?

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

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

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