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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 eat for lunch each day?
(a) Vegetables, potatoes, and a bowl of green wheat with pigeon meat and nutmeg.
(b) Rice and meat.
(c) Sprouted alfalfa with vegetables.
(d) Potatoes and vegetables.

2. How does the boy respond to Kirsha's invitation to come to his cafe?
(a) "A good jug pours forth good water."
(b) "Only a fool refuses generosity!"
(c) "If you want to eat, you must tire yourself out."
(d) "May God forgive your evil thoughts!"

3. What does Kirsha blame himself for his wife's behavior?
(a) Kirsha should have been kinder to his wife.
(b) Kirsha should have left his wife.
(c) Kirsha should have beaten his wife.
(d) Kirsha should have educated his wife.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to do about her husband's behavior?

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

3. What does Sheikh Darwish say about Abbas' love of Hamida?

4. How do the residents of the alley believe women should be treated?

5. How is Hamida's engagement to Abbas confirmed?

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