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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What floor of Mernissi's family's house did Aunt Habiba live on?
(a) Third.
(b) Basement.
(c) Second.
(d) First.

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

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

4. What did Mernissi admire about her Aunt Habiba?
(a) Storytelling abilities.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Luxurious apartment.
(d) Special treats.

5. What was Lalla Thor's personality like?
(a) Tender.
(b) Funny and full of pranks.
(c) Serious, proper, and correct.
(d) Sweet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mernissi describe the shape of her face as a young child?

2. What instrument did Uncle Karim play?

3. Who was Zin?

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

5. Who is Fatima Mernissi?

(see the answer key)

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