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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Abbas say is everything in life?
(a) Love.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Money.

3. How does Zaita treat his clients?
(a) He is as cruel and vicious as possible.
(b) He is as fast and efficient as possible.
(c) He is as kind and patient as possible.
(d) He is as friendly and encouraging as possible.

4. How long will Abbas be in the service of the British army?
(a) A year or two.
(b) Five years.
(c) At least six months.
(d) Less than a year.

5. How does the alley learn of Salim Alwan's lunch and its powers?
(a) Husniaya tries it on her husband.
(b) Salim Alwan's wife complains to everyone.
(c) Sheikh Darwish tells everyone.
(d) Salim Alwan tells everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

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

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?

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