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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. Who was the man who inherited wealth, but lost respect because he submitted to his passions and chased women?
(a) Daivik.
(b) Zariba.
(c) Babak.
(d) Madhav.

2. At what age was a Bedouin man considered beyond the passions of youth?
(a) 40.
(b) 45.
(c) 50.
(d) 35.

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

4. What part of the body was frequently mentioned in ghinnawas?
(a) Back.
(b) Heart.
(c) Eye.
(d) Arm.

5. How old was the Haj when he finally married?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a girl of about seventeen died, who did her family blame?

2. In a story told to Lila about loving daughters and abusive and heartless sons, how many daughters did a woman have?

3. What was a man who needed women called?

4. From what country did the Awlad 'Ali migrate?

5. What were women said to fear?

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