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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Modesty and the Poetry of Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which direction did Lila travel from Alexandria to reach the area where the Awald 'Ali lived?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) East.

2. What tribes were the true Awlad 'Ali?
(a) Rwala.
(b) Sa'adi.
(c) Al Adwan.
(d) Beni-Hasan.

3. What was the standard by which status was measured and hierarchy determined in Awlad 'Ali society?
(a) Respect.
(b) Strength or dignity.
(c) Autonomy or freedom.
(d) Courage.

4. What beverage is mentioned in the "Alexandria Quartet?"
(a) Tea.
(b) Beer.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Coffee.

5. In a folktale, what did Muhammad buh Sultan send to be watered at the spring where a beautiful girl lived?
(a) A horse.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A goat.
(d) A camel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Awlad 'Ali believe should be evoked by beautiful poetry?

2. When Fayga was taken to visit her father, why did she wish to stay longer?

3. What illness did the Bedouin believe could be caused by fright?

4. What is the English translation of the phrase used by the Awlad 'Ali that begins the lament to mourn a death?

5. During what month was rain essential for the Awlad 'Ali to water their crops?

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