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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following things does not happen in the revolution that makes Fahmy's spirits soar?
(a) Campus uproars.
(b) Mass demonstrations.
(c) Arson.
(d) Strikes.

2. Who visits Ahmad in Chapter 36 and gives him a verbal pounding?
(a) Yasin.
(b) Umm Nafusa.
(c) Umm Hanafi.
(d) Widow Shawkat.

3. What does Ahmad invent in order not to admit that Yasin disobeys him?
(a) Teachings.
(b) Lies.
(c) Excuses.
(d) Compliments.

4. What is the content of the poem that Yasin is moved by?
(a) Islam.
(b) Women's demonstrations.
(c) Nationalism.
(d) Religion.

5. Who brings to Ahmand's shop the text of a petition to seek independence in Chapter 50?
(a) Fahmy.
(b) Iffat.
(c) Yasin.
(d) Kamal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ahmad tell Yasim he must do if he can't control his wife?

2. What day does Ahmad and his sons go to prayer service in Chapter 61?

3. How does Aisha dress when Amina, Khadija, and Kamal visit her in her new home after being married?

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

5. Who does a young theology student accuse of being a spy at prayer service?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Fahmy stirred by politics in Chapter 48?

2. How does Kamal tell Ahmad that he wants Amina back in their house?

3. How does Ahmad participate in politics according to his actions in Chapter 49?

4. How does Kamal act towards the British troops in Chapter 64?

5. How are Aisha's new surroundings described after she is married and Amina, Khadaji, and Kamal visit her?

6. How is Yasin's last meeting with his mother described?

7. What is the nature of Iffat's visit to Ahmad's store in Chapter 60?

8. How is Amina's homecoming described after Ahmad sends her a pardon to return?

9. What does Ahmad tell Khadija just before she is married?

10. How is Kamal's life affected by the revolution according to Chapter 55?

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