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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. What tribes were the true Awlad 'Ali?
(a) Sa'adi.
(b) Rwala.
(c) Al Adwan.
(d) Beni-Hasan.

2. What was the standard by which status was measured and hierarchy determined in Awlad 'Ali society?
(a) Respect.
(b) Courage.
(c) Strength or dignity.
(d) Autonomy or freedom.

3. What colors were associated with uncleanliness and women?
(a) Red and black.
(b) Green and blue.
(c) Red and blue.
(d) Black and white.

4. What were the client tribes called?
(a) Mrabtin.
(b) Al-Abbadai.
(c) Mutair.
(d) Al-Tarabeen.

5. How many wives does Aziza's brother have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Aziza not remarry?

2. In the "Alexandria Quartet," what was a Bedouin youth carrying on his head?

3. When did the Awlad 'Ali migrate into Egypt?

4. How old was Aziza?

5. What did Mabruka refuse to accept when Rashid married another wife?

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