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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zaita treat his clients?
(a) He is as friendly and encouraging as possible.
(b) He is as fast and efficient as possible.
(c) He is as kind and patient as possible.
(d) He is as cruel and vicious as possible.

2. Ibrahim Faraj compares Hamida to what animal?
(a) A vixen.
(b) A tigress.
(c) A panther.
(d) A shrew.

3. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?
(a) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will pay for his burial.
(b) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will live much longer.
(c) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he will never die.
(d) Abbas convinces Uncle Kamil that he has bought him a nice shroud.

4. What is the first thing Ibrahim Faraj makes Hamida change?
(a) Her manners.
(b) Her wardrobe.
(c) Her hairstyle.
(d) Her name.

5. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?
(a) Radway Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to keep her husband's weakness secret.
(b) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to seek divorce.
(c) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to pray.
(d) Radwan Hussainy advises Mrs. Kirsha to teach her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kirsha offended at Ibrahim Farhat's offer to pay for his support?

2. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?

3. What gift has Abbas brought for Hamida?

4. Why is Kirsha poor?

5. Why does the stranger seem out of place in Midaq Alley?

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