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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Kamal see a bus heading at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Coppersmith Street.
(b) Palace Walk.
(c) Sugar Street.
(d) New Street.

3. What is the name of Zubayda's rival in her profession?
(a) Khadija.
(b) Jalila.
(c) Zanuba.
(d) Haniya.

4. Who shares a dream about being pushed off a roof with her family?
(a) Aisha.
(b) Haniya.
(c) Khadija.
(d) Zubayda.

5. How many years has Amina been married to her husband?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the widowed woman that the matchmaker says wants to become Ahmad's second wife?

2. What is the only part of love to which Ahmad responds?

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

4. Who is described as the more beautiful of Amina's daughters?

5. What is Yasin on the prowl for in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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