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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why do the residents of the alley think they've been suffering during the war?
(a) Due to their own wickedness.
(b) Due to the wickedness of the British.
(c) Due to the malice of the gods.
(d) Due to random chance.

3. How does Hussain Kirsha feel about his father's erotic adventures?
(a) He does not want to be the object of gossip and jokes.
(b) He is deeply ashamed.
(c) He is scandalized.
(d) He thinks it is amusing.

4. How does Hamida deal with moral issues?
(a) Radwan Hussainy has taught Hamida morality.
(b) Hamida is instinctively moral.
(c) Umm Hamida has taught Hamida morality.
(d) Morals are no part of Hamida's nature.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What bad habits does Kirsha have?

3. Why does Salim Alwan avoid a political career?

4. Why does Umm Hamida object to Salim Alwan's desire to marry Hamida?

5. What does Husniya tell Zaita he must do before he can talk to people?

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