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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Bedouin ideology, what determined a man's authority?

3. Who was the man who inherited wealth, but lost respect because he submitted to his passions and chased women?

4. What tribes were the true Awlad 'Ali?

5. Who helped Lila finally begin to interpret the poems she was hearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Awlad 'Ali describe fondly about their lives in the desert?

2. Under what circumstances could a woman kill an animal?

3. In what behavior would a good bride engage in on her wedding day?

4. Why were the core families where Lila stayed able to avoid cooperating in government settlement schemes?

5. How could a woman resist a tyrannical husband?

6. Why did foreigners call taxis in Alexandria "flying coffins"?

7. Why was the Haj's mother reserved with Lila at first and why did her attitude change?

8. What did patrons do for clients?

9. What was the assumption in Egypt about nomadism and semi-nomadism?

10. What did Rashid's brothers want him to do about a runaway second wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the response to death in everyday language and behavior to the sentiments expressed in poetry and crying.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the fieldwork that Lila was performing among the Awlad 'Ali and how she had to change to focus of her work because of her status with the group. Give specific examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the consequences and restrictions Lila faced because of her father's introduction and her status in the Awlad 'Ali community.

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