Who are the prototypical characters of Arab lore memorialized in the Sirat Bani Hilal epic?

What will be an ideal response?


• Abu Zayd, charming, intelligent, witty protagonist, responsible for outsmarting many enemies that the Bani Hilal met on their migration across Arab lands
• "Dieb, the ‘blade of the tribe,' is the fearsome warrior."
• Sultan Hasan, the level-headed tribal wise man, competent in Islamic Law and tribal protocol, but often ineffective
• Al-Jaazaiyah, the most beautiful woman in the world, known for her strength, bravery, and her ability to outwit any opponent
• Al-Zanati Khaligah, the Berber ruler of Tunisia and a villain who must be defeated at any cost

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A) Maurice Ravel B) Erik Satie C) Darius Milhaud D) Jean Cocteau

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Edgard Varèse scored his "Poème électronique" for what performing forces?

A. Electronic sounds and live performers B. Electronic sounds and musique concrète C. Musique concrète and orchestra D. Live performers and musique concrète

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Flashbacks are the most common departure from a 1-2-3 temporal order in Hollywood continuity films.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A high frequency fluorescent lamp has an advantage over an HMI lamp in that

a. the filter regenerates. b. it creates 5500 degree K light. c. it uses less power. d. it fits snugly in very small places.

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