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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Hamida been missing when Abbas returns?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two years.

2. Why does Zaita insist Dr. Booshy accompany him into the tombs?
(a) Zaita is fearful and needs support.
(b) Zaita enjoys torturing Dr. Booshy.
(c) Dr. Booshy is stronger.
(d) Zaita needs someone to hold the light.

3. What pleases Kirsha most about his son's return?
(a) Kirsha is attracted to his daughter-in-law.
(b) Kirsha is attracted to his daughter-in-law's brother.
(c) Kirsha's predictions about his son's future are vindicated.
(d) Kirsha has missed his son.

4. Where does the English instructor say the girls learn English best?
(a) In taverns and hotels.
(b) In classrooms.
(c) In conversation with each other.
(d) In textbooks.

5. Why does Salim Alwan apologize to Sheikh Darwish?
(a) Salim Alwan is anxious to please Sheikh Darwish.
(b) Sheikh Darwish's howling is embarrassing.
(c) A sick man should not anger one of God's holy men.
(d) Salim Alwan is genuinely humbled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Abbas learned while he has been away from the alley?

2. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?

3. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?

4. Why do the boys advise Uncle Kamil to put up a poster of Ibrahim Farhat, the candidate?

5. What does Hussain Kirsha say is the worst thing about his present situation?

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