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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Salim Alwan believe that Allah has done to make men's lives easier?
(a) Made hashish legal.
(b) Provided for them to marry one woman.
(c) Made sharp bargaining acceptable.
(d) Provided for them to take more than one wife.

2. What does Hamida believe is the key to the entire world?
(a) Good looks.
(b) Money.
(c) True love.
(d) Reliable friends.

3. How does Husniya react when Zaita reveals himself to her?
(a) She throws a heavy mug at him.
(b) She insults his manhood.
(c) She promises to meet him later.
(d) She falls into his arms.

4. How does Zaita know the intimate details of the bakers' lives?
(a) He can hear their arguing through the wall.
(b) Husniya tells him everything.
(c) Jaada confides in him.
(d) He spies through a hole in the wall.

5. How does Zaita react to being compared with Jaada?
(a) He is encouraged in his pursuit of Husniya.
(b) He is unsurprised.
(c) He is flattered.
(d) He is insulted.

6. How does Kirsha defend his lustful conduct?
(a) "All men do many things that are dirty."
(b) "There is no evil in what I do."
(c) "I can't help myself."
(d) "I am trying to save the boy from harm."

7. What are the professions of Salim Alwan's sons?
(a) They do not work.
(b) A teacher, a musician, and a barber.
(c) A judge, an attorney, and a doctor.
(d) They are all merchants.

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

9. Why does Umm Hamida consult Radwan Hussainy about Salim Alwan's offer?
(a) Radwan Hussainy is a relative.
(b) Radwan Hussainy is paid for his advice.
(c) Their family always relies on his advice.
(d) Their family has no other man to consult.

10. Why does Uncle Kamil say he can never marry?
(a) He just hasn't met the right girl.
(b) He is mourning the death of his first wife.
(c) His enormous belly is a fortress.
(d) He is not attracted to women.

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

12. How often does Jaada go to the baths?
(a) Each month.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Daily.
(d) Twice a year.

13. What do Hussain Kirsha's modern friends have that he envies?
(a) Wardrobes.
(b) Girlfriends.
(c) Electricity.
(d) Steady employment.

14. How does Sanker disrespect the old poet?
(a) He demands that he leave the restaurant.
(b) He calls him names.
(c) He closes the door in his face.
(d) He ignores his order for coffee.

15. Was is Radwan Hussainy an unusual landlord?
(a) He lets his tenants live rent-free.
(b) He raises the rent only once a year.
(c) He raises the rent only once every five years.
(d) He ignored a military edict to raise rent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Zaita's parents happy when he was born?

2. Why does Abbas think Hamida talks of money rather than of love?

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

4. What relation is Umm Hamida to Hamida?

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

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