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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 are Sarhan and a drunken Hosny fighting?
(a) Sarhan insults Hosny's sister.
(b) Sarhan tried to rape Zohra.
(c) Hosny tried to rape Zohra.
(d) Hosny insults Sarhan's mother.

2. What happened in Azhar in 1919?
(a) The British invade.
(b) There is a plague that decimates the town.
(c) The Nile floods the town.
(d) There is a terrible earthquake.

3. Why is Mariana delighted about Zohra arriving?
(a) Zohra is bringing news about a new art show.
(b) Mariana has not seen Zohra in several years.
(c) Mariana wants a maid.
(d) Mariana is not speaking to Zohra's mother so is glad to see Zohra.

4. What does Hosny order his Maltese madam to do?
(a) Stay with him overnight.
(b) Gather girls for an orgy.
(c) Plan a party for some of his male friends.
(d) Find him a wife.

5. About what does Amer ramble?
(a) His heroic past.
(b) What a good catch Zohra would be.
(c) That he knows Umm Kulthum personally.
(d) About his life as a journalist in Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Hosny become convinced after talking with Mariana about Zohra?

2. What does Hosny decide about Zohra?

3. What amuses Hosny about a commotion the hall?

4. How does Hosny like to treat women?

5. What does Hosny think of Mansour?

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