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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. What was a theme in the songs between two women that Lila captured on tape?
(a) Patience.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Love.
(d) Wisdom.

2. Which direction did Lila travel from Alexandria to reach the area where the Awald 'Ali lived?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) West.

3. What tribes were the true Awlad 'Ali?
(a) Rwala.
(b) Beni-Hasan.
(c) Sa'adi.
(d) Al Adwan.

4. How long after Fayga's marriage did the household notice the first hints she was unhappy with her marriage?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 1 week.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Bedouin community where Lila lived, how many times a day did the men try to pray?

2. Who did Mabruka, Rashid's first wife, blame for Rashid's second marriage?

3. How many years before Lila's arrival had a young man been murdered?

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

5. When did Lila first realize the sensitive nature of the poems recited by the women?

(see the answer key)

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