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

2. What did Yaya give the wives of the harem in exchange for them doing her housework?
(a) A weekly story.
(b) Money.
(c) Bread.
(d) Fruit.

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

4. Who said happiness was inconceivable without terraces?
(a) Chama.
(b) Samir.
(c) Mernissi.
(d) Uncle.

5. Where did Asmahan have a beauty spot on her face?
(a) Just below her right eye.
(b) Cheek.
(c) Left side of her chin.
(d) Forehead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owed a large sum of money to Sis Sussi?

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

3. Which woman of the harem was occasionally affected by hem?

4. As a child, who did Mernissi have to wait for in order to go into the courtyard in the morning?

5. What story did Mernissi like to hear Mina tell repeatedly?

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