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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 Kirsha say the neighbors gossip about him?
(a) They have always hated him.
(b) They are shocked by his behavior
(c) They want to help him.
(d) They are envious.

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

3. What does Abbas say is everything in life?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Love.
(c) Money.
(d) Beauty.

4. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?
(a) "There is no evil in what I do."
(b) "I can't help myself."
(c) "I am trying to save the boy from harm."
(d) "All men do many things that are dirty."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kirsha believe is replacing public recitations?

2. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?

3. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?

4. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?

5. What does Hamida feel for Abbas as they walk together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hamida hope when the handsome stranger first talks to her - a hope that is the exact opposite of what she says?

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 suffer when he goes with Zaita to rob graves?

5. 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?

6. Why does Kirsha wish success to Hitler?

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

8. What bad habits does Mrs. Afify have?

9. How does Hamida feel about questions of morality?

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

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