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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Mansour Bahy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Zohra's grandfather do that made Zohra run away?
(a) Tell her she had to stay single and care for her parents.
(b) Try to make her marry her second cousin who she detests.
(c) Prevent her from attending the University.
(d) Try to marry her to an old man.

2. About what do Mansour and Fawzi banter?
(a) Mansour leaving the party.
(b) Mansour's ex-wife.
(c) Mansour's fiance who becomes pregnant by another man.
(d) Mansour's new home.

3. Why does Hosny move to the Miramar?
(a) He is bored at the Cecil Hotel.
(b) He knows Tolba.
(c) He knows Amer.
(d) His brother lives there.

4. What does he think Mariana is?
(a) An aging madame.
(b) A sweet grandmotherly matron.
(c) A retired school teacher.
(d) A scheming old woman.

5. For what does Sarhan say Hosny has a talent?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Words.
(c) Pain.
(d) Confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hosny feel is beneath him socially?

2. What does Hosny decide about Zohra?

3. What is Amer's concern about Zohra?

4. What pervades the group that gathers to listen to Umm Kulthum?

5. About what is Hosny certain when he sees Zohra?

(see the answer key)

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