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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Sarhan al-Beheiry.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Tolba anger Hosny?
(a) By insinuating that he and Zohra have had sex.
(b) By speaking well of Sarhan.
(c) By flirting with Zohra.
(d) By insinuating that Hosny would never have Zohra.

3. Why does Sarhan want to cultivate a relationship with Mansour?
(a) Because Mansour reminds Sarhan of Sarhan's dead brother.
(b) Sarhan does not say if he wants to cultivate a friendship with Mansour.
(c) Because of Mansour's brother who is a policeman.
(d) Because Mansour is generous with picking up the tab at restaurants.

4. To whose life does Ali say they will soon lead a similar one?
(a) Sarmish al-Hablid.
(b) Hablish Raman.
(c) Harun al-Rashid.
(d) Ali says they will live better than anyone else.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zohra begin with a tenant on the fifth floor?

2. Where is Amer Wagdi's old residence?

3. What does Mansour think of Amer on the night of the Umm Kulthum concert?

4. What angers Mansour about both himself and Sarhan?

5. What is the reason Doreya chose Fawzi to marry?

(see the answer key)

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