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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Ideology and the Politics of Sentiment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a man who needed women called?
(a) A dog.
(b) A donkey.
(c) A skunk.
(d) A turkey.

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

3. From what country did the Awlad 'Ali migrate?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) Libya.
(c) Sudan.
(d) Chad.

4. When a girl of about seventeen died, which male relative cried at the funeral?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her uncle.

5. In a folktale, what did Muhammad buh Sultan send to be watered at the spring where a beautiful girl lived?
(a) A goat.
(b) A horse.
(c) A camel.
(d) A sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Awlad 'Ali migrate to the desert?

2. How many wives does Aziza's brother have?

3. When Rashid's second wife ran away, who does Rashid blame?

4. What tribes were the true Awlad 'Ali?

5. What is the English translation of the phrase used by the Awlad 'Ali that begins the lament to mourn a death?

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