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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the mock profession Ahmad's friends put on before leaving him in Chapter 16?
(a) A prayer service.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A funeral.

3. What is the name of the widowed woman that the matchmaker says wants to become Ahmad's second wife?
(a) Nafusa.
(b) Zanuba.
(c) Haniya.
(d) Zaynab.

4. What instrument does Ahmad play expertly?
(a) Tambourine.
(b) A violin.
(c) A drum.
(d) A guitar.

5. What is the name of the sheikh that admonishes Ahmad for his adultery and drunkenness?
(a) Zaghul.
(b) Mutawalli.
(c) Kamal.
(d) Hamzawi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Fahmy and Yasin in the book?

2. For what does Ahmad try to hire the woman who comes to his store after the matchmaker?

3. Who is the first character seen in Chapter 8?

4. What is on a provocative poster that Kamal looks at along with the shrine of al-Husayn?

5. What does Yasin's mother do joyfully when he visits her for the first time in the book?

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