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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?
(a) Radwan Hussainy is a scholar with great learning.
(b) Radwan Hussainy is a saintly man of god.
(c) Radwan Hussainy is limited and weak.
(d) Radwan Hussainy is their teacher of the Qur'an.

2. Why does Sheikh Darwish think Kirsha should love his wife?
(a) She has put up with him for years.
(b) She is the most beautiful woman in the alley.
(c) She is more male than female.
(d) She is a loving, patient woman.

3. Why does Hamida fear marriage?
(a) Hamida loves clothes and hates children.
(b) Hamidais afraid she won't have children.
(c) Hamida is afraid she cannot be a worthy wife.
(d) Hamida loves children and hates clothes.

4. What is Mrs. Kirsha's personality when she visits Radwan Hussainy?
(a) Mrs. Kirsha is fearful and ashamed.
(b) Mrs. Kirsha is hesitant and unsure of herself.
(c) Mrs. Kirsha is fearless and shameless.
(d) Mrs. Kirsha is shy and diffident.

5. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?
(a) She buys the stolen teeth.
(b) She throws away her gold teeth.
(c) She tells everyone she knows.
(d) She goes to visit him in jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?

2. What does Abbas want to do while he's on holiday?

3. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?

4. What does Susu say is life's most beautiful thing?

5. What happens to Zaita and Dr. Booshy in the tombs?

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