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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Sarhan al-Beheiry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mansour offer Zohra when she brings him tea?
(a) Advice.
(b) A confection.
(c) A scowl.
(d) A joke.

2. What helps the group gathering?
(a) Sarhan telling a funny joke.
(b) Zohra serving limeade.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Mariana serving snacks.

3. What history does Mansour think of writing?
(a) The history of the Nationalist Revolution.
(b) The history of the Communist party in Egypt.
(c) The history of betrayal in Egypt.
(d) The history of Islam in Egypt.

4. Why is Mariana delighted about Zohra arriving?
(a) Zohra is bringing news about a new art show.
(b) Mariana is not speaking to Zohra's mother so is glad to see Zohra.
(c) Mariana has not seen Zohra in several years.
(d) Mariana wants a maid.

5. Why is Hosny slightly jealous of Zohra?
(a) That her brother cares enough to come get her.
(b) That she has so many admirers.
(c) That she is learning to read.
(d) He isn't jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hosny go and have sex with after failing to embrace Zohra in the hall?

2. What does Mariana do when Sarhan asks to rent a room?

3. What does Mansour think of Amer on the night of the Umm Kulthum concert?

4. How does Hosny relieve tension?

5. By what does Mansour say Zohra is surrounded?

(see the answer key)

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