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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 did Mernissi's grandmother expect the children in the city harem to do when they visited her?
(a) Read stories to her.
(b) Cook.
(c) Play loud games.
(d) Make sure their feet were not wet.

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

3. In "The French Harem," what does Mernissi say she had to have permission to do?
(a) Tell stories.
(b) Visit Habiba.
(c) Be quiet and choose her words carefully.
(d) Go through the front gate.

4. What does Mernissi say about the men's political discussions in "The Men's Salon"?
(a) They were polite.
(b) They were highly emotionally charged.
(c) They got mad and would sulk after discussions.
(d) Most of the men were not interested in politics.

5. What piece of attire did Yaya change according to her moods?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Turban.
(c) Shawl.
(d) Shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the anxiety prayer "Ya Latif" mean?

2. What game did Yasmina create to help Mernissi fall asleep in "The French Harem"?

3. What year did Mernissi's mother give up covering her face and wearing a veil?

4. What kind of competitions did Tamou organize?

5. Why did Mernissi cover her hair with her mother's scarf at the public baths?

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