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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. How did Mernissi get hurt the first time she tried to escape the harem?
(a) Sprained her ankle.
(b) Cut her hand.
(c) Broke her arm.
(d) Scraped her knees.

2. Who was Scheherazade?
(a) Warrior.
(b) Gardner.
(c) Slave.
(d) Storyteller.

3. What instrument did Uncle Karim play?
(a) Lute.
(b) Cello.
(c) Piano.
(d) Violin.

4. What did Aunt Habiba tell Samir and Mernissi was the greatest gift that Allah had given them?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Reason.
(d) Determination.

5. What did the women in Mernissi's house value that was dismissed as trivial by the men?
(a) Gossiping.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Baking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of attire did Yaya change according to her moods?

2. What did the teacher Lalla Tam say about having debts?

3. What did Mernissi say she wanted to learn from Aunt Habiba?

4. In what city was Mernissi born?

5. What did Grandfather Tazi have built for Tamou after she became one of his wives?

(see the answer key)

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