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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 trhough 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of competitions did Tamou organize?
(a) Horse riding.
(b) Musical performances.
(c) Running.
(d) Baking.

2. What did Yasmina like to do that caused Grandfather Tazi to think she was eccentric?
(a) Staying up all night.
(b) Cursing.
(c) Climbing trees and hanging on the branches.
(d) Smoking.

3. Who rescued Mernissi when she got stuck in the olive jars she had slid into?
(a) Samir.
(b) Chama.
(c) Malika.
(d) Mina.

4. What was Yaya's favorite color?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Silver.
(d) Yellow.

5. What program did the women of the harem like to listen to on the radio?
(a) BBC.
(b) News.
(c) Radio Cairo.
(d) Soap Operas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Krisha's wife not like to do?

2. Who was Mina?

3. How high was the forbidden terrace?

4. What story did Mernissi like to hear Mina tell repeatedly?

5. What day did Mernissi and her cousin visit Aunt Habiba?

(see the answer key)

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