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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sheik Darwish live?
(a) He is homeless.
(b) He lives in the cafe.
(c) He rents a room fro Kirsha.
(d) He rents a room from Radwan Hussainy.

2. How is Radwan Hussainy regarded by pious men like himself?
(a) Radwan Hussainy is a saintly man of god.
(b) Radwan Hussainy is a scholar with great learning.
(c) Radwan Hussainy is their teacher of the Qur'an.
(d) Radwan Hussainy is limited and weak.

3. How does Zaita help the strong man to become an efficient beggar?
(a) He teaches him to behave like an imbecile.
(b) He amputates an arm.
(c) He blinds him.
(d) He disfigures his face.

4. How does Hussain Kirsha convince Abbas to go to work for the British?
(a) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas his life is boring.
(b) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that no one in the alley cares for him.
(c) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas he will never win Hamida unless he does.
(d) Hussain Kirsha tells Abbas that the British are the Egyptians' true friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hamida feel for Abbas as they walk together?

2. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?

3. How has Dr. Booshy earned his title?

4. What trick does Abbas play on Uncle Kamil?

5. How does Hamida feel about Abbas?

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