2. What is Mrs. Kirsha's complaint when Hussain Kirsha comes home?
(a) He has brought strangers into the home.
(b) He is unkind to her.
(c) He has lost his job.
(d) He married without consulting his parents.

3. How does Hamida view her relationship with the stranger?
(a) As true love.
(b) As an amusement.
(c) As a romance.
(d) As a battle.

4. How does Hamida blunder while the stranger is watching her?
(a) She runs from him.
(b) She speaks to him.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She lets him see that she is watching him.

5. Why does Ibrahim Faraj stop himself from having sex with Hamida?
(a) He doesn't want to frighten her.
(b) American officers pay fifty pounds for virgins.
(c) He wants to marry her.
(d) He wants to treat her respectfully.

6. What moment marks the dividing point between Hamida's two lives?
(a) When she steps into the taxi with Ibrahim Faraj.
(b) When she walks away from Midaq Alley.
(c) When she packs her clothes.
(d) When she cooks the lentils.

7. Why does Zaita insist Dr. Booshy accompany him into the tombs?
(a) Zaita needs someone to hold the light.
(b) Dr. Booshy is stronger.
(c) Zaita enjoys torturing Dr. Booshy.
(d) Zaita is fearful and needs support.

8. What does Kirsha want from Hamida after his heart attack?
(a) A business partnership.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A girlfriend.

9. Who does Hussain Kirsha blame for his failures?
(a) The British.
(b) His father.
(c) His new wife.
(d) Satan.

10. How does Abbas respond to his first drink of alcohol?
(a) He says it is wonderful.
(b) He says it is horrible.
(c) He says it is delightful.
(d) He says it is cheering.

11. Why does Salim Alwan apologize to Sheikh Darwish?
(a) Sheikh Darwish's howling is embarrassing.
(b) A sick man should not anger one of God's holy men.
(c) Salim Alwan is anxious to please Sheikh Darwish.
(d) Salim Alwan is genuinely humbled.

12. Why does Salim Alwan cling to his unpleasant life?
(a) He enjoys making business deals.
(b) He is afraid of the afterlife.
(c) He feels better each day.
(d) He is hoping his life will improve.

13. What is the one thought that weakens Hamida's determination to go with Ibrahim Faraj?
(a) She will never see Midaq Alley again.
(b) She will never see Salim Alwan again.
(c) She will never see Umm Hamida again.
(d) She will never see Abbas again.

14. How does the stranger delight Sanker?
(a) By giving Sanker large tips.
(b) By helping Sanker with his heavy work load.
(c) By calling attention to Sanker's efficiency.
(d) By treating Sanker respectfully.

15. How much does Ibrahim Farhat offer Kirsha for his support?
(a) Fifteen pounds.
(b) Twenty pounds.
(c) Ten pounds.
(d) Fifty pounds.