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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. Who is Ali Bakir's lover?
(a) Safeya Barakat.
(b) He does not have a lover.
(c) Sophie Garz.
(d) Zohra.

2. Where does Sarhan see Zohra buying papers?
(a) In Mahmoud's kiosk.
(b) In the convenience store.
(c) In High-Life Grocery.
(d) In the Pharmacy.

3. How does Zohra feel about Sarhan?
(a) She likes him but is afraid of him.
(b) She does not have any feelings yet as she just met him.
(c) She does not trust him.
(d) She thinks he is insufferable.

4. Who does Mansour visit after learning of the arrest?
(a) Fawzi.
(b) No one; he is too afraid.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Doreya.

5. What happens when Sarhan steals a kiss from Zohra?
(a) She struggles free.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She kicks him in the groin.
(d) She returns the kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Mansour think longingly while visiting with Fawzi?

2. What does Sarhan do to later explain the sudden fortune he expects?

3. How does Mansour find Sarhan?

4. What is Sarhan's main attraction to Zohra

5. What has Mansour studied for his radio program?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sarhan say about Mariana when he asks to rent a room and how does Zohra act when she sees him at the Miramar?

2. What are Mansour's first impressions of some of the boarders at the Miramar?

3. What does Mansour do when he learns of Fawzi's arrest?

4. Describe the fight with Safeya, Zohra and Sarhan from Sarhan's perspective.

5. What do Mansour and Amer discuss one night?

6. What does Sarhan do the first time Zohra delivers tea to his room and how do the two interact over the next several days?

7. Why is Mansour at the Miramar and how does he feel about that?

8. What are Sarhan's quick impressions of Hosny and Mansour?

9. Describe Sarhan's encounter with Tolba on the street.

10. What does Mansour impulsively do when he meets Doreya at the zoo?

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