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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Ahmed?
(a) Mernissi's brother.
(b) Vistor from foreign land.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Doorkeeper.

2. What did Mernissi fear about going down the dark stairs at night in her childhood home?
(a) Fear of rats.
(b) Fear of falling.
(c) Fear of demons.
(d) Fear of doorkeeper.

3. What piece of attire did Yaya change according to her moods?
(a) Shawl.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Turban.
(d) Jewelry.

4. What did Mernissi and her cousin sleep on when they stayed overnight with Aunt Habiba?
(a) Fold-out couch.
(b) Bridal carpet.
(c) King-sized bed.
(d) Cots.

5. What was the name of the French city described in "The French Harem"?
(a) Medina.
(b) New France.
(c) Ville Nouvelle.
(d) Petite Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The French Harem," what does Mernissi say she had to have permission to do?

2. What program did the women of the harem like to listen to on the radio?

3. What foreign language could Tamou speak fluently?

4. What did Mernissi admire about her Aunt Habiba?

5. What year was Mernissi born?

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