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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mernissi say was the cure for hem?
(a) Eating.
(b) Taking medicine.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Beauty and quiet.

2. Who was in charge of finding music on the radio in the women's harem?
(a) Aunt Habiba.
(b) Chama.
(c) Fatima.
(d) Fatima's mother.

3. Why did Mina like to go to the forbidden terrace?
(a) Pray.
(b) Study.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Read.

4. Who was Krisha?
(a) Security guard.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Man of authority.
(d) Driver of the harem farm women.

5. What year did Mernissi's mother give up covering her face and wearing a veil?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1930.
(d) 1943.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Sis Sussi?

2. What book tells the story of Princess Budar?

3. Who was Asmahan?

4. What activity was considered illegal that the women sometimes did on the terrace?

5. What kind of prize did the winner of Tamou's competitions receive?

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