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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of herb did Mernissi say that Aunt Habiba added to olives?
(a) Oregano.
(b) Lemon dill.
(c) Thyme.
(d) Hot pepper.

2. Why did Mernissi's father run away from her mother in fear in the final chapter of the book?
(a) She had a knife and was chasing him.
(b) He didn't like to see her in her beauty treatment masks.
(c) He didn't like when she was mad at him.
(d) She threatened to hurt him.

3. What did Mernissi say was the cure for hem?
(a) Beauty and quiet.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Taking medicine.
(d) Eating.

4. Why did Mernissi smuggle kohl from her mother's vanity table for Samir?
(a) He like using it to draw pictures of cars.
(b) He wanted to use examine it under a microscope.
(c) So he could draw a mustache on his face.
(d) He wanted to give it to his cousin.

5. What did the teacher Lalla Tam say about having debts?
(a) Debts were a nuisance.
(b) Debts could be left to themselves.
(c) A good Muslim always paid her debts.
(d) Let others repay your debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of oil does Mernissi's mother put in Mernissi's hair to tame her unruly locks?

2. How long did it take for Aunt Habiba to embroider her black velvet caftan?

3. Who landed at Casablanca Airport for the first time in November, 1942?

4. What does Mernissi say was the turning point in her relationship with her mother?

5. Why did Mina like to go to the forbidden terrace?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Samir thrown out of the women's hamman?

2. What did Mina tell Mernissi about the gap between men and women?

3. How did Mernissi's mother tame her daughter's unruly hair?

4. Why did the women of the harem believe that they had to look as ugly as possible during their beauty rituals?

5. Why did Aunt Habiba visit the forbidden terrace?

6. What did the grownups think that children should know about violence?

7. Why did Mernissi like to hide in olive jars?

8. How did Lalla Mani prepare her face mask made of dates?

9. What were love glances and how did Chama use them successfully?

10. Describe Mina's physical appearance.

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