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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 65-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Amina go after leaving Ahmad's home?
(a) Goldsmith's Bazaar.
(b) Her childhood home.
(c) Ezbekiya Garden.
(d) Palace Walk.

2. What does Kamal accept from Khalil although he resents him in Chapter 43?
(a) Rice.
(b) Sweets.
(c) A drink.
(d) Bread.

3. How does Amina's mother describe her grandfather and father to suggest why evil cannot befall her?
(a) Sinners.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Good men.
(d) Saintly.

4. When does Ahmad stop agitating to enforce good order in Chapter 20?
(a) Daily chores.
(b) His afternoon drink.
(c) Afternoon prayers.
(d) When he visits the bar.

5. Whose marriage does the Widow Shawcat arrange in Chapter 45?
(a) Fahmy and Maryam's.
(b) Ibrahim and Khadija's.
(c) Aisha and Hasan's.
(d) Yasin and Haniya's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yasin believe Fahmy to be after he is silent when provoked?

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

3. What does Khadija catch Aisha doing in Chapter 22 that explains her reasons for doting on her appearance?

4. What is Yasin's mother's name?

5. Who suggests to Amina that Aisha's engagement be allowed until Khadija is married first?

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