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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 were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?
(a) They were proud to have a son.
(b) His beauty delighted them.
(c) They no longer had to rent a baby to beg with.
(d) His laughter delighted them.

2. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?
(a) They are all merchants.
(b) They do not work.
(c) A teacher, a musician, and a barber.
(d) A judge, an attorney, and a doctor.

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

4. How does Kirsha reacts when Hussain says he really will leave home?
(a) Kirsha leaves the room.
(b) Kirsha slaps Hussain.
(c) Kirsha begins to weep.
(d) Kirsha refuses to speak.

5. How much older is Mrs. Afify than her prospective husband?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Fifteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?

2. How does Hamida deal with moral issues?

3. What does Hamida believe is everything in life?

4. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

5. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How do Hamida and her friends feel about the Jewish girls that work in Cairo?

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

9. Why does Radwan Hussainy advise Umm Hamida that Abbas will be a better husband for Hamida than Salim Alwan?

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

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