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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 is revealed in Awlad 'Ali poetry?

2. What German explorer published ghinnawas?

3. What emotion about her husband's second marriage did Mabruka's poetry reveal?

4. With whom did Aziza have recurring problems?

5. At what age did Awlad 'Ali boys marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Aziza's story?

2. When were ghinnawas sung at weddings?

3. How does poetry cloak statements?

4. Why was poetry gradually disappearing from public ceremonial occasions?

5. How do the Awlad 'Ali present themselves through their poems?

6. With whom are poems shared?

7. What other groups compose and recite ghinnawas?

8. Why are analogies drawn in poetry between the poet and young children?

9. How are ghinnawas linked to romantic love?

10. Why was Lila rarely able to tape-record anything when she was in the field?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, discuss how autonomy relates to hierarchy in the Awlad 'Ali society. Define your terms when writing your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Argue whether among the Awlad 'Ali there is a moral basis for social hierarchy or whether social hierarchy is based on externals like age, wealth, or gender. Use examples from the book to support your place.

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