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

2. When did the ancestors of the Awlad 'Ali sweep through North Africa?
(a) 13th century.
(b) 11th century.
(c) 10th century.
(d) 12th century.

3. What city did Lila spend time in while waiting for her father to arrive in Egypt?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Port Said.
(d) Amman.

4. On page 120, what wild edible green do the children gather?
(a) Khubbeza.
(b) Cress.
(c) Epazote.
(d) Quelite.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What pious activity was forbidden to menstruating women?

2. What colors were associated with uncleanliness and women?

3. In a folktale, what did Muhammad buh Sultan send to be watered at the spring where a beautiful girl lived?

4. What German explorer published ghinnawas?

5. What part of the body was frequently mentioned in ghinnawas?

(see the answer key)

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