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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What pleases Kirsha most about his son's return?
(a) Kirsha has missed his son.
(b) Kirsha is attracted to his daughter-in-law's brother.
(c) Kirsha is attracted to his daughter-in-law.
(d) Kirsha's predictions about his son's future are vindicated.

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

4. What does Hussain Kirsha say is the advantage of British nationality?
(a) In England, everyone is equal.
(b) In England, everyone is happy.
(c) In England, everyone is strong.
(d) In England, everyone is rich.

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

6. Why is Hussain Kirsha laid off by the British?
(a) His work was inadequate.
(b) They believe the war will end soon.
(c) They doubt his loyalty.
(d) They are leaving Egypt.

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

8. How do Salim Alwan's sons react to his hostility?
(a) They feel angry.
(b) They feel irritation.
(c) They feel genuine sadness.
(d) They feel vengeful.

9. What is Ibrahim Faraj's new name for Hamida?
(a) Tata.
(b) Titi.
(c) Lily.
(d) Lulu.

10. How does the stranger irritate Kirsha?
(a) By refusing to pay his bill.
(b) By paying his bill with small change.
(c) By paying his bill in large notes.
(d) By paying for all his customers.

11. What gift has Abbas brought for Hamida?
(a) A gold bracelet.
(b) A silver necklace.
(c) A gold necklace.
(d) A diamond ring.

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

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

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

15. Why do the boys advise Uncle Kamil to put up a poster of Ibrahim Farhat, the candidate?
(a) Uncle Kamil would be wise to take his side.
(b) Ibrahim Farhat is fond of sweets.
(c) If Farhat sees the poster, he will be all of Uncle Kamil's sweets.
(d) Ibrahim Farhat is the best candidate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that Hamida misses about her past life?

2. What part of Kirsha has suffered the worst damage from the heart attack?

3. How does Abbas learn that Hamida left with a man?

4. Why does Radwan Hussainy counsel Kirsha to be kind to those who envy him?

5. Why does Zaita insist Dr. Booshy accompany him into the tombs?

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