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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Honor and the Virtues of Autonomy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During World War II, who fought battles on Bedouin soil?
(a) French.
(b) Germans and British.
(c) Egyptians and Libyans.
(d) Americans.

2. What bird represented the Bedouin ideals of manhood?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Osprey.
(c) Falcon.
(d) Eagle.

3. What nickname did foreigners give Alexandrian taxis?
(a) Death wagons.
(b) Speeding coffins.
(c) Flying coffins.
(d) Death traps.

4. How frequent were droughts in Awlad 'Ali territory?
(a) About every 6 years.
(b) About every 5 years.
(c) About every 10 years.
(d) About every 7 years.

5. What values were at the heart of the Awlad 'Ali moral system?
(a) Honesty and justice.
(b) Honor and modesty.
(c) Courage and valor.
(d) Strength and dignity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the desert, what animal did they hunt at night?

2. Which direction did Lila travel from Alexandria to reach the area where the Awald 'Ali lived?

3. When did the Awlad 'Ali migrate to the desert?

4. Who was the man who inherited wealth, but lost respect because he submitted to his passions and chased women?

5. Why was Lila's host mysteriously absent for a time?

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