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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Salim Alwan deal with his family?
(a) He is distant and uninvolved.
(b) He is kind and generous.
(c) He is cruel and demanding.
(d) He is critical and demeaning.

2. 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.

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

4. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?
(a) Sheikh Darwish tells everyone.
(b) Salim Alwan tells everyone.
(c) Husniaya tries it on her husband.
(d) Salim Alwan's wife complains to everyone.

5. Who is the only person in constant motion in the cafe?
(a) Kirsha.
(b) Abbas.
(c) Sanker.
(d) Mrs. Kirsha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim Alwan want from Hamida?

2. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?

3. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

4. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?

5. How does Zaita treat his clients?

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