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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Identity in Relationships.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What crop did the Awlad 'Ali sow yearly?
(a) Oats.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Barley.
(d) Flax.

3. What was the name of the Haj's first wife?
(a) Gatifa.
(b) Daija.
(c) Maalini.
(d) Aadi.

4. What nickname did foreigners give Alexandrian taxis?
(a) Death wagons.
(b) Death traps.
(c) Flying coffins.
(d) Speeding coffins.

5. What tragedy had a middle-aged wife of a powerful tribal leader experienced two and a half years before she recited a poem to Lila?
(a) Her husband was killed.
(b) Her daughter died.
(c) Her brother died.
(d) Lost her only son.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city had the bonds between Bedouin kin been weakened in favor of those between neighbors?

2. What types of trees did the Awlad 'Ali plant?

3. What beverage is mentioned in the "Alexandria Quartet?"

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

5. Who helped Lila finally begin to interpret the poems she was hearing?

(see the answer key)

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