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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bad habits does Kirsha have?
(a) Alcohol and hashish.
(b) Hashish and relations with boys.
(c) Coffee and tobacco.
(d) Tobacco and lying.

2. How does Hamida react when she learns that Salim Alwan wants to marry her?
(a) Hamida is pleased.
(b) Hamida reminds Umm Hamida that she is already engaged.
(c) Hamida determines to be loyal to Abbas.
(d) Hamida is outraged.

3. What does Abbas say that falling in love has done for him?
(a) "It's brought me great happiness."
(b) "It's made a new person of me."
(c) "It's made me content with the alley."
(d) "It's ruined my life."

4. Why was Zaita happy as a child?
(a) His family had a comfortable home in those days.
(b) His family took him to a summer resort.
(c) The muddy sidewalk was a summer resort for him.
(d) He played at a swimming hole.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?

2. How does Hamida respond to Abbas' words of love?

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

4. What is Mrs. Kirsha's personality when she visits Radwan Hussainy?

5. What effect has personal sorrow had on Radwan Hussainy?

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