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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 Khadija catch Aisha doing in Chapter 22 that explains her reasons for doting on her appearance?
(a) Brushing her hair.
(b) Looking at the street.
(c) Practicing in the mirror.
(d) Winking.

2. What is Yasin on the prowl for in Chapter 12?
(a) Women.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Friends.

3. What does Ahmad do to Amina after she has healed from her injury?
(a) Takes her shopping.
(b) Makes love to her.
(c) Beats her.
(d) Evicts her.

4. Who does Ahmad not learn about political situations from?
(a) His wife.
(b) Fahmy.
(c) Friends at soirees.
(d) Customers at his shop.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what does Ahmad try to hire the woman who comes to his store after the matchmaker?

3. What does Ahmad feel singled out by the preacher's call to at prayer service?

4. Who is discovered to have left the house at the end of Chapter 58?

5. What is the name of Khalil's brother who looks at Khadija?

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