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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Modesty and the Poetry of Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mabruka refuse to accept when Rashid married another wife?
(a) Special wine.
(b) Special clothing.
(c) A new tent.
(d) Wedding gifts due her.

2. When did a German explorer publish ghinnawas?
(a) 1906.
(b) 1926.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1921.

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

4. When Lila left, how many children did the Haj have?
(a) 18.
(b) 15.
(c) 21.
(d) 16.

5. What was a theme in the songs between two women that Lila captured on tape?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Love.
(c) Patience.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did foreigners give Alexandrian taxis?

2. From what country did the Awlad 'Ali migrate?

3. What colors were associated with uncleanliness and women?

4. When Lila has difficulty translating imagery that Makraba used in her poetry about her husband's second marriage, what are the images of? When Lila has difficulty translating imagery that Makraba used in her poetry about her husband's second marriage, what are the images of?

5. What was the Bedouin social system touted to be?

(see the answer key)

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