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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mernissi describe "Hanan"?
(a) Political uprising.
(b) Educational program.
(c) Spicy food.
(d) Moroccan emotional quality.

3. What did Mernissi have to do every night as a child at sundown when the lights were turned on?
(a) Kiss the grownups hands and say good evening.
(b) Light candles.
(c) Make sure the lights were on in the stairwells.
(d) Serve tea.

4. What did Mernissi come to associate wearing caftans with during her childhood?
(a) Wearing to picnics.
(b) Religious festivals.
(c) Dressing up for birthday parties.
(d) Everyday wear.

5. How does Mernissi describe the shape of her face as a young child?
(a) Round like a moon.
(b) Heart-shaped.
(c) High cheekbones and a pointed chin.
(d) Thin and angular.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mernissi travel in when she went on a picnic ten kilometers from her home?

2. Who played the part of the Prince Hassan in the play about Asmahan?

3. What did Mernissi fear about going down the dark stairs at night in her childhood home?

4. Where did Asmahan have a beauty spot on her face?

5. Who helped Mernissi get permission to go to the movies as a child?

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