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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. What color was the compound where Lila lived with the Awlad 'Ali?

2. In a folktale, when a man gave birth, what carried the baby away?

3. What was a man who needed women called?

4. What colors were associated with uncleanliness and women?

5. How old was the man who lost respect because he submitted to his passions and chased women?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the past, what was the relationship between the Awlad 'Ali and the Mrabtin?

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

3. How did the Awlad 'Ali obtain water for their daily needs?

4. How were brides carried from her natal home in the past and when Lila lived with the Awlad 'Ali?

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

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

7. What did clients do for their patrons?

8. How did Nafla resist an unwanted marriage when she was fourteen?

9. How did the Bedouin like to honor guests?

10. What Bedouin story was told to show that the Egyptians lack nobility of origin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the formal and informal checks and balances that exist to stop tyrannical providers. Give examples from the book and use quotes to support your discussion.

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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