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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. At the beginning of Chapter 9, where does Hamza sleep?
(a) In Nassor's work compound.
(b) By the doors of the warehouse.
(c) Under a tree.
(d) In the warehouse.

2. What was the last name of the man Hamza's father gave him to?
(a) Abubakar.
(b) Haddad.
(c) Sabbag.
(d) Moghadam.

3. What beverage does Hamza buy in the mornings in Chapter 10?
(a) Sweet tea.
(b) Sobolo.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Rooibos tea.

4. On what day of Idd in Chapter 12, does Hamza ask Afiya to marry him?
(a) 2nd.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 1st.
(d) 4th.

5. What day of the week does Afiya come to Hamza when she is supposed to be visiting her Jamila for the afternoon in Chapter 11?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Hamza been living in the storeroom when Afiya brings him food and they talk about her life in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 7, what book did the Oberleutnant leave for Hamza?

3. What was the name of the young man who stole money from the man Hamza's father gave him to?

4. What is the name of the man Hamza replaces in the timber workshop in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 7, what is the name of the African worker who brings Hamza, the officer, and the others food?

Short Essay Questions

1. How old is Afiya in Chapter 9, and what are her marriage prospects?

2. How does Sulemani learn that Hamza can speak and read German in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Khalifa offer Hamza when he learns Hamza has no place to sleep?

4. What word does Hamza do as he heals in Chapter 7?

5. What conversation do the pastor and Hamza have about the book the Oberleutnant left Hamza?

6. In Chapter 7, how does Pascal serve as Hamza's main nurse?

7. How does Hamza get a job in Chapter 8?

8. In Chapter 10, what does Hamza buy to furnish the storeroom where Khalifa allows him to live?

9. In Chapter 11, how is Afiya feeling about Hamza?

10. How is Hamza injured in Chapter 7?

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