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

2. Why does Kirsha openly invite the boy to the cafe in front of everyone?
(a) Kirshha's vice is well known to them.
(b) His intentions are innocent.
(c) He is actually trying to help the boy.
(d) They will not suspect him of wrongdoing.

3. Where does Sheik Darwish live?
(a) He lives in the cafe.
(b) He rents a room from Radwan Hussainy.
(c) He rents a room fro Kirsha.
(d) He is homeless.

4. What does Mrs. Afify want from Umm Hamida?
(a) Fortunetelling.
(b) A love potion.
(c) A husband.
(d) More rent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kirsha poor?

2. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?

3. How does Hamida respond to Abbas' words of love?

4. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?

5. Why does Sheikh Darwish think Kirsha should love his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflicting emotions does Hamida feel for the stranger who keeps staring at her?

2. Why is Hamida pleased when Abbas says that what she has done will always stand between them?

3. Why does Radwan Hussainy tell Salim Alwan that he is better off with his sickness than others are with their health?

4. Why does Kirsha come to Radwan Hussainy's home?

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

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

7. What does Hamida believe rich people eat?

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

9. What does Hamida mean when she quotes the saying to her foster mother, "It's always the carpenter's door that's falling apart?"

10. Which of the alley residents was most affected by the news of Abbas' tragic death?

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