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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?
(a) Poverty has colored Hamida's thinking.
(b) Hamida is only interested in money.
(c) Hamida's love for him has overwhelmed her.
(d) Modesty conceals Hamida's real interest in him.

2. Why does Abbas say that Uncle Kamil is completely without profit for him?
(a) Uncle Kamil doesn't pay his share of the rent.
(b) Uncle Kamil has no hair to cut.
(c) Uncle Kamil never pays his bills.
(d) Uncle Kamil takes more than his half of the food they share.

3. What does Hamida feel for Abbas as they walk together?
(a) Neither attraction nor aversion.
(b) Intense attraction.
(c) Intense aversion.
(d) Deep curiosity.

4. What does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to do about her husband's behavior?
(a) Turn him in to authorities.
(b) Flee from his house.
(c) Leave him to God.
(d) Try to win him back.

5. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?
(a) Kirsha should have been kinder to his wife.
(b) Kirsha should have educated his wife.
(c) Kirsha should have beaten his wife.
(d) Kirsha should have left his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?

2. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

3. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

4. What does Hamida believe is everything in life?

5. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

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