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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Honor and Poetic Vulnerability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city had the bonds between Bedouin kin been weakened in favor of those between neighbors?
(a) Sidi Barrani.
(b) Marsa Matruh.
(c) El Moderian.
(d) Tubruq.

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

3. How old was Nafla when her family tried to force her into a marriage?
(a) 14
(b) 20.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

4. In what point of view do they write ghinnawas?
(a) 1st person omniscient.
(b) 3rd person.
(c) 1st person limited.
(d) 2nd person.

5. In a story told to Lila about loving daughters and abusive and heartless sons, how many daughters did a woman have?
(a) 11.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a theme in the songs between two women that Lila captured on tape?

2. With whom did Aziza have recurring problems?

3. When did the ancestors of the Awlad 'Ali sweep through North Africa?

4. What accompanied a message Mabruka sends when warning the recipient to beware?

5. How many syllables are in ghinnawas?

(see the answer key)

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