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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. How long was a woman sexually taboo after giving birth?

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

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

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

5. What does an unmarried girl use to cover her head?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Lila's father go with her to the area where the Awlad 'Ali lived?

2. What was the difference that a woman might feel during a pregnancy depending on whether she was carrying a boy or a girl?

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

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

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

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

7. How could a woman resist a tyrannical husband?

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

9. What did patrons do for clients?

10. When and why were the Awlad 'Ali given rights to land in the Western desert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, discuss the reasons why Lila's father accompanied her when she made her first contact with the Awlad 'Ali.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, discuss how agnation and patrilineality relate to the Awald 'Ali. Make sure that you define the terms in your discussion and use quotes from the book to support your ideas.

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