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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mernissi and her cousin sleep on when they stayed overnight with Aunt Habiba?
(a) Bridal carpet.
(b) Cots.
(c) King-sized bed.
(d) Fold-out couch.

2. What rank did Lalla Thor have on Grandfather Tazi's farm?
(a) Fifth wife.
(b) First wife.
(c) Eighth wife.
(d) Second wife.

3. What did Mernissi say she wanted to learn from Aunt Habiba?
(a) How to talk in the night.
(b) How to make dresses.
(c) How to embroider.
(d) How to buy the best cuts of meat in the market.

4. What did Mernissi come to associate wearing caftans with during her childhood?
(a) Wearing to picnics.
(b) Dressing up for birthday parties.
(c) Everyday wear.
(d) Religious festivals.

5. Who played the part of the Prince Hassan in the play about Asmahan?
(a) Chama.
(b) Samir.
(c) Zin.
(d) Fatima.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mernissi's mother do before going to the movies?

2. What did Mernissi have trouble pronouncing when she was young?

3. What did Mernissi admire about her Aunt Habiba?

4. What did the women's gardens consist of on Grandfather Tazi's farm?

5. How does Mernissi describe "Hanan"?

(see the answer key)

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