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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Salim Alwan curse Sheikh Darwish?
(a) He is irritated by Sheikh Darwish's constant babbling.
(b) He is irritated by his own ill health.
(c) He is irritated by the news that Hamida has left with a man.
(d) He is irritated by Sheikh Darwish getting in his path.

2. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?
(a) He doesn't know how to read.
(b) He doesn't know his birthplace.
(c) He doesn't study the issues.
(d) He is not Egyptian.

3. How much does Ibrahim Farhat offer Kirsha for his support?
(a) Ten pounds.
(b) Twenty pounds.
(c) Fifteen pounds.
(d) Fifty pounds.

4. How does Hamida blunder while the stranger is watching her?
(a) She lets him see that she is watching him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She speaks to him.
(d) She runs from him.

5. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?
(a) He is obviously unacquainted with the residents.
(b) He is obviously well to do.
(c) He is obviously a foreigner.
(d) He is obviously investigating something.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Salim Alwan believe has better fortune than he?

2. What does Abbas want to do while he's on holiday?

3. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?

4. How does the stranger delight Sanker?

5. Why is Hussain Kirsha laid off by the British?

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