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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Umma Hamida pleased with Salim Alwan's offer?
(a) The marriage will make Hamida happy.
(b) The marriage will be a financial benefit to her.
(c) The marriage will get Hamida out of her house.
(d) The marriage will be a professional success for her.

2. What are Kirsha's real feelings about Hussain Kirsha's return home?
(a) He is pleased at his son's return and delighted with his marriage.
(b) He is disinterested in his son's return and unconcerned by his marriage.
(c) He is furious at his son's return and appalled at his marriage.
(d) He is amused by his son's return and surprised at his marriage.

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

4. How does Kirsha reacts when Hussain says he really will leave home?
(a) Kirsha leaves the room.
(b) Kirsha refuses to speak.
(c) Kirsha begins to weep.
(d) Kirsha slaps Hussain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hamida envy Jewish girls?

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

3. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?

4. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?

5. How does Husniya react when Zaita reveals himself to her?

(see the answer key)

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