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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hosny think he should keep busy?
(a) So he does not have to be around the other boarders very much.
(b) To earn enough money to leave Egypt.
(c) To earn enough money to marry.
(d) To keep him from doing something stupid.

2. What does Zohra begin with a tenant on the fifth floor?
(a) Reading lessons.
(b) Fighting lessons.
(c) Art lessons.
(d) Music lessons.

3. About what is Hosny certain when he sees Zohra?
(a) That she is having an affair with Sarhan.
(b) That he would never fall in love with her.
(c) That he will marry her.
(d) That she will fall in love with him.

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

5. For what is Amer famous?
(a) As an architect.
(b) As a singer.
(c) As a painter.
(d) As a journalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns Wagdi's old residence?

2. How does Tolba feel about the new male boarders?

3. Who does Zohra distrust?

4. What does Sarhan relate?

5. Who has a monthly radio concert?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hosny Allam.

2. How do Zohra and Amer have a chance to talk and how does Zohra feel about the two older, male boarders?

3. How does Hosny feel about old people?

4. What is Hosny's next encounter with Zohra and how does he react?

5. Why does Hosny's attitude towards Zohra change?

6. How does Hosny feel towards marriage and women?

7. About what is Amer dreaming when he hears a ruckus in the hallway?

8. What does Mariana offer Zohra and what does Amer fear about Zohra?

9. Describe Sarhan al-Beheiry.

10. Who announces Sarhan's death and what is Hosny's reaction?

(see the answer keys)

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