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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ibrahim Faraj stop himself from having sex with Hamida?

2. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?

3. What is Ibrahim Faraj's new name for Hamida?

4. What is Mrs. Kirsha's complaint when Hussain Kirsha comes home?

5. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Take Zaita's point of view and write an essay defending his method of earning a living.

Essay Topic 2

In Midaq Alley, many behaviors, such as smoking hashish, assaulting a spouse, bribing people to vote for a candidate, and maiming human beings, are tolerated that would be illegal under other circumstances. What is it about the alley that keeps reprehensible conduct from being punished? Does it seem to you that such laxity is part of the general culture or specific to the low level of economic and educational well-being that is seen in Midaq Alley? Use evidence from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate the character of Sheikh Darwish. What makes him a holy man? What effect do his pronouncements have on those around him? As a stylistic tool, he is used by Mahfouz for foreshadowing and explanation. Use examples of both in your analysis.

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