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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Modesty and the Poetry of Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what month was rain essential for the Awlad 'Ali to water their crops?
(a) Mid-January.
(b) Mid-March.
(c) Mid-April.
(d) Mid-December.

2. What did Mabruka refuse to accept when Rashid married another wife?
(a) Wedding gifts due her.
(b) A new tent.
(c) Special clothing.
(d) Special wine.

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

4. When Fayga was taken to visit her father, why did she wish to stay longer?
(a) To see a younger brother.
(b) To see a sister.
(c) To see a cousin.
(d) To see an uncle.

5. At what age did Awlad 'Ali boys marry?
(a) 20 to 35.
(b) 20 to 40.
(c) 16 to 30.
(d) 18 to 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accompanied a message Mabruka sends when warning the recipient to beware?

2. What form of poetry did the ghinnawas most resemble?

3. What colors were associated with purity and with men?

4. How old was the Haj when he had his first romance?

5. With whom did Aziza have recurring problems?

(see the answer key)

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