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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 did Zin and Jawad wear when they went to the movies?
(a) Red bow ties.
(b) Khakis and polo shirts.
(c) Jeans and t-shirts.
(d) Caftans.

2. What did Mernissi admire about Zin?
(a) His happy expression.
(b) His silly poetry.
(c) His handsomeness and elegance.
(d) His funny jokes.

3. Who was Leila Mourad?
(a) Egyptian movie star.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Prime minister.

4. Who was Samir?
(a) Gatekeeper.
(b) Mernissi's uncle.
(c) Mernissi's cousin.
(d) Merchant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was Mernissi born?

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

3. Who is Fatima Mernissi?

4. What book did Mernissi's mother request that her husband read to her?

5. What was Lalla Thor's personality like?

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