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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. How many of the adults in the community where Lila lived had been officially divorced at least once?
(a) Over 1/3.
(b) 1/4.
(c) 2/3.
(d) Over 1/2.

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

3. When did military rule of the Western desert end?
(a) Late 1930's.
(b) Late 1960's.
(c) Late 1940's.
(d) Late 1950's.

4. What tragedy had a middle-aged wife of a powerful tribal leader experienced two and a half years before she recited a poem to Lila?
(a) Lost her only son.
(b) Her daughter died.
(c) Her husband was killed.
(d) Her brother died.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was the Haj when he finally married?

2. How many wives was a wealthy man reputed to have married in his lifetime?

3. How frequent were droughts in Awlad 'Ali territory?

4. Where did a youth from the Awlad 'Ali community go to have a serious operation?

5. At what age was a Bedouin man considered beyond the passions of youth?

(see the answer key)

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