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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 is the name of the café that Yasin settles on in Chapter 12?
(a) Ahmad's Coffee Shop.
(b) Ali's Coffee Shop.
(c) Goldsmith's Bazaar.
(d) Ezbekiya Garden.

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

3. What war does Fahmy talk about with his family members in Chapter 9?
(a) The African War.
(b) The Spanish War.
(c) The European War.
(d) WWII.

4. Who is sent by Fahmy on a nighttime mission to Maryam's?
(a) Amina.
(b) Kamal.
(c) Haniya.
(d) Aisha.

5. What is Yasin's mother's name?
(a) Haniya.
(b) Jalila.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Maryam.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Yasin say he can no longer pretend regarding his mother when he visits Ahmad in Chapter 17?

3. What caused Ahmad to become severe with Kamal when he was a child?

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

5. What is the name of Amina's servant that helps her knead dough?

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