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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Honor and Poetic Vulnerability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During World War II, who fought battles on Bedouin soil?
(a) Americans.
(b) French.
(c) Egyptians and Libyans.
(d) Germans and British.

2. What project did Mabruka refuse to help with because of Rashid's second marriage?
(a) Sewing a tent.
(b) Sewing a dress.
(c) Sewing a blanket.
(d) Sewing a quilt.

3. In the "Alexandria Quartet," what was a Bedouin youth carrying on his head?
(a) A crate of wild birds.
(b) A bucket of water.
(c) A clay pot.
(d) A wrapped bundle.

4. In what city had the bonds between Bedouin kin been weakened in favor of those between neighbors?
(a) El Moderian.
(b) Marsa Matruh.
(c) Tubruq.
(d) Sidi Barrani.

5. In the camp where Lila lived, how many adults were in the fourteen households that made up the camp?
(a) 47.
(b) 58.
(c) 53.
(d) 42.

Short Answer Questions

1. How frequent were droughts in Awlad 'Ali territory?

2. Where did God banish Eve after she ate the fruit?

3. When did the Awlad 'Ali migrate into Egypt?

4. What drapes over the tent or automobile that carries a bride to her new home?

5. What would ewes have been fed in the desert?

(see the answer key)

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