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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. Who does Yasin try to have sex with in Chapter 41?
(a) Umm Hanafi.
(b) Jalila.
(c) Zaynab.
(d) Nur.

2. Which of the following things does Ahmad not do when reprimanding Yasin in Chapter 58?
(a) Hits him.
(b) Calls him a disgrace and defiler of his home.
(c) Is silent.
(d) Insults him.

3. What does Yasin complain about a lack of at his wedding celebration?
(a) Women.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Food.
(d) Musicians.

4. What does Ahmad say he does not do to his friends that take wives and daughters on outings with them?
(a) Hate them.
(b) Love them.
(c) Judge them.
(d) Agree with them.

5. What is the name of Yasin's new bride?
(a) Zubayda.
(b) Zaynab.
(c) Jalila.
(d) Maryam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what nationality is Yasin's new wife?

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

3. On whom does most of the household burdens fall after Amina is evicted?

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

5. How does Kamal find the British troops rather than demonic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Fahmy's views on nationalism, as described in Chapter 52?

2. What is the nature of Ahmad's reprimands towards Yasin in Chapter 58?

3. What does Jalia confront Ahmad about when she joins the men's party during Aisha's marriage celebration?

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

5. Why does Fahmy believe British troops have set up camp across from Abd al-Jawad's doorstep?

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

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

8. How is Ahmad's visit with Umm Maryam described in Chapter 51?

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

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

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