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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Zin and Jawad wear when they went to the movies?
(a) Red bow ties.
(b) Khakis and polo shirts.
(c) Jeans and t-shirts.
(d) Caftans.

2. Which young woman was the best at giving love glances?
(a) Mina.
(b) Chama.
(c) Fatima.
(d) Malika.

3. What kind of food did Aunt Habiba cure in the sun?
(a) Figs.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Olives.
(d) Grapes.

4. Who had trouble sitting through a dance ritual and was shown to the door?
(a) Aunt Habiba.
(b) Chama.
(c) Samir.
(d) Fatima.

5. What did Mernissi's mother say she wanted for her daughters when they were older?
(a) To live in a happy harem.
(b) To know how to play an instrument.
(c) To know how to cook.
(d) Exciting, happy lives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Mernissi's father's favorite drink?

3. What does the anxiety prayer "Ya Latif" mean?

4. What instrument did Uncle Karim play?

5. What did Grandfather Tazi have built for Tamou after she became one of his wives?

(see the answer key)

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