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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. How many rows did the harem reserve for themselves at the movies?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

2. What were the streets of Medina like when Mernissi was growing up?
(a) Well-lit.
(b) Tree-lined.
(c) Large and straight.
(d) Narrow, dark, and serpentine.

3. 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.

4. How long did it take for Aunt Habiba to embroider her black velvet caftan?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three years.
(d) One day.

5. What could Stela Bennis never remember?
(a) Places.
(b) Names.
(c) Birthdays.
(d) Important historical dates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came to the terrace to look at the Bennis girls?

2. What did Mernissi's mother do before going to the movies?

3. What reason does Mernissi give for why fresh olives cannot be eaten?

4. What did Mernissi's mother say to Mernissi when she tried to rebel against her?

5. Who told Mernissi that she should never accept inequality because it was not logical?

(see the answer key)

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