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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Honor and the Virtues of Autonomy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Lila's new life begin to seem natural, so she felt as if she belonged with the Awlad 'Ali?
(a) After 18 months.
(b) After 12 months.
(c) After 6 months.
(d) After 15 months.

2. When did the Awlad 'Ali migrate to the desert?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

3. What were Bedouin tents made of before the Awlad 'Ali moved into houses?
(a) Camel skins.
(b) Burlap sacks.
(c) Sheep skins.
(d) Woven wool.

4. How old was the runaway second wife of the husband who was criticized for going to find her?
(a) 5 to 10 years younger than her husband.
(b) 12 years younger than her husband.
(c) 15 to 20 years younger than her husband.
(d) 7 years younger than her husband.

5. What was closely tied to the moral nature among the Awlad 'Ali?
(a) Status.
(b) Courage.
(c) Respect.
(d) Blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lila did her fieldwork, how many of the five core household heads married paternal first cousins?

2. What changed the Haj's mother's attitude toward Lila?

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

4. What nickname did foreigners give Alexandrian taxis?

5. What did Bedouins believe would dry up a new mother's milk?

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