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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?
(a) Like harlots.
(b) Like queens.
(c) Like children.
(d) Like goddesses.

2. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?
(a) He doesn't study the issues.
(b) He is not Egyptian.
(c) He doesn't know his birthplace.
(d) He doesn't know how to read.

3. How long has the poet been reciting in Kirsha's cafe?
(a) All evening.
(b) Two years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Two weeks.

4. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?
(a) She is afraid of his anger.
(b) She does not want to provide scandal for the gossips.
(c) She does not want her son to find out.
(d) She does not want to hurt his feelings.

5. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?
(a) He's too old for her.
(b) He's not handsome enough for her.
(c) He's a married man and a father.
(d) He's not rich enough for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim Alwan believe that Allah has done to make men's lives easier?

2. Why does Sheikh Darwish think Kirsha should love his wife?

3. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?

4. Why does Radwan Hussainy counsel Kirsha to be kind to those who envy him?

5. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?

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