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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Khadija catch Aisha doing in Chapter 22 that explains her reasons for doting on her appearance?
(a) Looking at the street.
(b) Brushing her hair.
(c) Practicing in the mirror.
(d) Winking.

2. Who has been standing at her bedroom window for months yearning for a young police officer that walks by?
(a) Aisha.
(b) Haniya.
(c) Amina.
(d) Khadija.

3. What is the name of the neighbor girl who Fahmy watches do chores from the roof?
(a) Zaynab.
(b) Zanuba.
(c) Khadija.
(d) Maryam.

4. What does Yasin say he can no longer pretend regarding his mother when he visits Ahmad in Chapter 17?
(a) That she isn't dead.
(b) That she doesn't exist.
(c) That he hates her.
(d) That he loves her.

5. At what time does Amina have to wait up on her husband every night?
(a) 10:00 p.m.
(b) 11:00 p.m.
(c) 1:00 a.m.
(d) Midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What war does Fahmy talk about with his family members in Chapter 9?

2. What is Yasin's mother's name?

3. How old is Ahmad in Chapter 14 of the book?

4. What is the name of Ahmad's assistant?

5. What is the name of the matchmaker that visits Ahmad's store in Chapter 14?

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