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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Abbas returned to the alley?
(a) He has returned to his barber shop.
(b) He has been laid off.
(c) He has returned because he was homesick.
(d) He is on holiday.

2. Why does Radwan Hussainy counsel Kirsha to be kind to those who envy him?
(a) Those who envy him do not understand his suffering.
(b) He should rejoice at his recovery.
(c) Envy is worse than illness.
(d) He should set a good example.

3. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?
(a) Radwan Hussainy prays that Mrs. Kirsha will forgive her husband.
(b) Radwan Hussainy prays that he will be able to help.
(c) Radwan Hussainy prays that Kirsha will overcome his weakness.
(d) Radwan Hussainy prays that his own soul will be free of wickness.

4. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?
(a) "I can't help myself."
(b) "There is no evil in what I do."
(c) "All men do many things that are dirty."
(d) "I am trying to save the boy from harm."

5. What do Hussain Kirsha's modern friends have that he envies?
(a) Wardrobes.
(b) Girlfriends.
(c) Steady employment.
(d) Electricity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Abbas learn that Hamida left with a man?

2. How does Hamida deal with moral issues?

3. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?

4. Why does Hamida accept attention from Abbas?

5. What does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to do about her husband's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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