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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kamal envy about Yasin at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) His knowledge.
(b) His happiness.
(c) His freedom.
(d) His passion.

2. What is the name of the girl that is the foster daughter of the singer Zubayda?
(a) Haniya.
(b) Zubayda.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Zanuba.

3. What does Kamal review daily with Amina that makes him keep her there as long as possible?
(a) His sura.
(b) The unity.
(c) The tora.
(d) The kaaba.

4. Who is described as "story hungry" in Chapter 9?
(a) Fahmy.
(b) Haniya.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Kamal.

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

6. What is the relationship between Fahmy and Yasin in the book?
(a) Friends.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Cousins.

7. What part of Khadija do Yasin and Kamal make fun of her for?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her body.
(c) Her attitude.
(d) Her nose.

8. What kind of coops does Amina keep on her roof?
(a) Pigeons.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Doves and ducks.
(d) Pigeon and chicken.

9. Where does Chapter 7 take place?
(a) Ezbekiya Garden.
(b) New Street.
(c) Ahmad's home.
(d) Ahmad's store.

10. How does Amina react when Fahmy asks her to arrange his marriage to Maryam?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Delighted.

11. What does Ahmad say when Amina asks him about Fahmy marrying Maryam?
(a) Agrees wholeheartedly.
(b) Agrees but with doubts.
(c) Says no, but may reconsider.
(d) Angrily dismisses the idea.

12. What does Amina see as her sign of dedication for her husband?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Having children.
(d) Her vigils.

13. How many years has Amina been married to her husband?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 10 years.

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

15. Who is named second in command of the house while Amina rests from her injury?
(a) Fahmy.
(b) Khadija.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Yasin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of worker was the man that wooed Yasin's mother and ruined his childhood?

2. What does Amina feel transformed into when entering a mosque?

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

4. What is Maryam's family name?

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

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