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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) Practicing in the mirror.
(b) Looking at the street.
(c) Brushing her hair.
(d) Winking.

2. Who is left with the sorrow of a lost opportunity when Ahmad refues to let Aisha be married?
(a) Fahmy.
(b) Yasin.
(c) Amina.
(d) Khadija.

3. Who is described as "story hungry" in Chapter 9?
(a) Haniya.
(b) Fahmy.
(c) Kamal.
(d) Aisha.

4. Which of the following does Yasin not do to forget his mother in Chapter 13?
(a) Gets drunk.
(b) Curses his fate.
(c) Pines for Maryam.
(d) Worries about his inheritance.

5. Which of the following is not one of Ahmad's morning rituals?
(a) Awaits breakfast with his sons.
(b) Prays.
(c) Washes.
(d) Irons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Amina react when Fahmy asks her to arrange his marriage to Maryam?

2. What does Kamal review daily with Amina that makes him keep her there as long as possible?

3. What does Amina feel opening as she pleads with Ahmad about Aisha's marriage in Chapter 25?

4. What does Yasin reject regarding his mother's justification about her life?

5. What is the name of the haughty and flirtatious woman who comes to Ahmad's store after the matchmaker?

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