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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Kirsha hesitate to confront Kirsha about his erotic adventures?
(a) She does not want to provide scandal for the gossips.
(b) She is afraid of his anger.
(c) She does not want her son to find out.
(d) She does not want to hurt his feelings.

2. What does Abbas want to do while he's on holiday?
(a) Find a new job.
(b) Get married.
(c) Relax with his friends.
(d) Travel to the beach.

3. How does Hamida feel about the stranger's constant attention?
(a) Fascinated and infuriated.
(b) Thrilled and pleased.
(c) Disinterested and bored.
(d) Frightened and worried.

4. What stops the engagement of Salim Alwan to Hamida?
(a) Salim Alwan has a heart attack.
(b) Salim Alwan changes his mind.
(c) Radwan Hussainy talks Salim Alwan out of the idea.
(d) Mrs. Alwan stops Salim Alwan.

5. How does Sheikh Darwish respond to Ibrahim Farhat's request for a blessing?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He promises him success.
(c) He agrees to pray for him.
(d) He curses him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salim Alwan deprive his household of good food?

2. Why has Abbas returned to the alley?

3. What keeps Hamida from encouraging Salim Alwan?

4. How does Radwan Hussainy advise Mrs. Kirsha to deal with her husband's weakness?

5. What does Radwan Hussainy pray for when he learns of Mrs. Kirsha's trouble?

(see the answer key)

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