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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is on a provocative poster that Kamal looks at along with the shrine of al-Husayn?
(a) Beer.
(b) Women.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Cigarettes.

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

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

4. What does Amina ask God to forgive her husband for when she helps wash him after he gets home?
(a) His womanizing.
(b) His drinking.
(c) His meanness.
(d) His bad temper.

5. How old is Ahmad in Chapter 14 of the book?
(a) 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 55.
(d) 45.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sheikh that admonishes Ahmad for his adultery and drunkenness?

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

3. What instrument does Ahmad play expertly?

4. What is the name of Zubayda's rival in her profession?

5. What kind of coops does Amina keep on her roof?

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