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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Hosny Allam.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hosny slightly jealous of Zohra?
(a) That she has so many admirers.
(b) That she is learning to read.
(c) He isn't jealous.
(d) That her brother cares enough to come get her.

2. What pervades the group that gathers to listen to Umm Kulthum?
(a) Congeniality.
(b) Aloofness.
(c) Hostility.
(d) Fear.

3. Why does Hosny move to the Miramar?
(a) He knows Tolba.
(b) His brother lives there.
(c) He is bored at the Cecil Hotel.
(d) He knows Amer.

4. Who does Mariana evict?
(a) Aleya.
(b) Hosny.
(c) Mahmoud.
(d) Sarhan.

5. What amuses Hosny about a commotion the hall?
(a) That Zohra is hiding behind Amer.
(b) That Zohra has just slapped Tolba.
(c) That Mariana is hitting Sarhan with a broom.
(d) That a woman is assaulting Sarhan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hosny do one rainy morning with Zohra's teacher?

2. Who has a monthly radio concert?

3. About what is Hosny certain when he sees Zohra?

4. Which boarder is an announcer for Alexandria Broadcasting Service?

5. Who does Hosny feel is beneath him socially?

(see the answer key)

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