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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Poetry of Personal Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Awlad 'Ali believe distinguished them from and made them superior to other peoples?
(a) Honor.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Morality.
(d) Peace.

2. What color was the compound where Lila lived with the Awlad 'Ali?
(a) Light blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Pink.
(d) White.

3. What colors were associated with purity and with men?
(a) Yellow and red.
(b) White and green.
(c) Blue and white.
(d) Black and red.

4. How frequent were droughts in Awlad 'Ali territory?
(a) About every 10 years.
(b) About every 5 years.
(c) About every 6 years.
(d) About every 7 years.

5. What were two women doing when Lila captured their conversation and songs on tape?
(a) Visiting neighbors.
(b) Sewing a tent.
(c) Doing laundry.
(d) Caring for children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness did the Bedouin believe could be caused by fright?

2. When Lila left, how many children did the Haj have?

3. What German explorer published ghinnawas?

4. What was the standard by which status was measured and hierarchy determined in Awlad 'Ali society?

5. What were the client tribes called?

(see the answer key)

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