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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. How far did the Western Desert stretch to the Libyan border?
(a) 600 kilometers.
(b) 1,000 kilometers.
(c) 500 kilometers.
(d) 1,500 kilometers.

2. What beach is mentioned in the "Alexandria Quartet?"
(a) Makadi.
(b) Hurghada.
(c) Na'ama.
(d) Bourg El Arab.

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

4. What types of trees did the Awlad 'Ali plant?
(a) Olive and almond trees.
(b) Sycamore and lotus trees.
(c) Willow and mulberry trees.
(d) Palm and date trees.

5. What beverage is mentioned in the "Alexandria Quartet?"
(a) Beer.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Awlad 'Ali migrate to the desert?

2. When was Lila's host mysteriously absent for a period?

3. How old was the Haj, head of the household, where Lila lived?

4. What crop did the Awlad 'Ali sow yearly?

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

(see the answer key)

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