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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 does Salim Alwan's company sell?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Perfumes.
(c) Produce.
(d) Rugs.

2. What tragedies have befallen Radwan Hussain?
(a) Failed university exams and the death of his children.
(b) The loss of his fortune and the death of his wife.
(c) The death of his wife and his failed university exams.
(d) The death of his children and the loss of his friends.

3. Why is Uncle Kamil unafraid of dying?
(a) He is in constant pain.
(b) His life is merely a prolonged sleep.
(c) He has led a sinless life.
(d) He wants to be reunited with his wife.

4. What does Kirsha mean when he says a "galman"?
(a) A neat, clean person.
(b) A Briton.
(c) A new type of hashish.
(d) A gentleman.

5. Why does Sheikh Darwish think Kirsha should love his wife?
(a) She is the most beautiful woman in the alley.
(b) She has put up with him for years.
(c) She is a loving, patient woman.
(d) She is more male than female.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?

2. What does Mrs. Afify suspect is causing Umm Hamida to delay in finding her a husband?

3. How does Hamida deal with moral issues?

4. What does Abbas say is everything in life?

5. What do his jealous friends call Hussain Kirsha?

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