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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggests that Amina tell Ahmad that she fell down the stairs to explain her broken bone?
(a) Khadija.
(b) Kamal.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Fahmy.

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

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

4. How does Amina feel after she starts supervising the household from bed?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Bored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ahmad insist get married first out of his children in Chapter 5?

2. Of what are Yasin and Fahmy afraid that Ahmad is mad at them for in Chapter 30?

3. Who is described as "story hungry" in Chapter 9?

4. What is the name of the matchmaker that visits Ahmad's store in Chapter 14?

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

(see the answer key)

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