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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Zaita and Dr. Booshy in the tombs?
(a) They are trapped inside.
(b) They can't find the gold teeth.
(c) They are arrested.
(d) They get scared and run away.

2. Why does Susu say it is an advantage that Hamida has never danced before?
(a) Hamida will be more graceful.
(b) Susu can mold Hamida as he wishes.
(c) Hamida will be more difficult to teach.
(d) Hamida will be more obedient.

3. What does Ibrahim Faraj tell Hamida their life together will be like?
(a) Like film stars.
(b) Like royalty.
(c) Like well-matched spouses.
(d) Like eternal lovers.

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

5. What does Hamida believe the stranger means when he says, "I'm just the one to take you!"
(a) A business partnership.
(b) A trip abroad.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Sexual slavery.

6. Who does Salim Alwan trust now that he never did before?
(a) His employees.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) His family.
(d) Doctors.

7. Why is Uncle Kamil unable to vote?
(a) He doesn't study the issues.
(b) He is not Egyptian.
(c) He doesn't know his birthplace.
(d) He doesn't know how to read.

8. Why does Hussain Kirsha avoid the cafe as he returns home?
(a) He wants to see his mother before his father.
(b) He wants to see his father before the alley people.
(c) He wants to see his father before his mother.
(d) He doesn't want to be seen by anybody.

9. Ibrahim Faraj compares Hamida to what animal?
(a) A tigress.
(b) A shrew.
(c) A panther.
(d) A vixen.

10. Why is Kirsha offended at Ibrahim Farhat's offer to pay for his support?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat paid other cafe owners more.
(b) Kirsha is insulted at the thought that he could be bribed.
(c) Kirsha is loyal to the candidate without payment.
(d) Kirsha has more money than Ibrahim Farhat.

11. What does Ibrahim Farhat do for a living?
(a) Ibrahim Farhat is an actor.
(b) Ibrahim Farhat is a professional politician.
(c) Ibrahim Farhat is a merchant.
(d) Ibrahim Farhat is an accountant.

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

13. What endeavor do Dr. Booshy and Zaita share?
(a) Picking pockets.
(b) Grave robbing.
(c) Burglary of homes.
(d) Extortion of beggars.

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

15. What has Abbas learned while he has been away from the alley?
(a) How to speak English.
(b) How to speak German.
(c) How to speak Arabic.
(d) How to speak French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pleases Kirsha most about his son's return?

2. Who does Salim Alwan believe has better fortune than he?

3. What does Abbas want to do while he's on holiday?

4. Why is Hussain Kirsha laid off by the British?

5. How does Mrs. Afify react to the news of Dr. Booshy's capture?

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