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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 58-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the matchmaker that visits Ahmad's store in Chapter 14?
(a) Umm Maryam.
(b) Umm Ali.
(c) Haniya.
(d) Umm Hanafi.

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

4. Where does Chapter 7 take place?
(a) Ahmad's store.
(b) Ahmad's home.
(c) New Street.
(d) Ezbekiya Garden.

5. Whose house does Yasin watch in Chapter 39?
(a) Haniya's.
(b) Zubayda's.
(c) Maryam's.
(d) Zanuba's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kamal find the British troops rather than demonic?

2. Who shares a dream about being pushed off a roof with her family?

3. Who is named second in command of the house while Amina rests from her injury?

4. Who goes to Ahmad's store and blurts out that he wants his mother to come home?

5. What does Kamal accept from Khalil although he resents him in Chapter 43?

(see the answer key)

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