In Hofriyat, the Ability of an Object to Retain Moisture

question 35

Multiple Choice

In Hofriyat, the ability of an object to retain moisture is likened to its ability to retain fertility, likening a woman's infibulated body to

• A) A dried, egg-shape gourd with seeds that rattle inside it.
• B) The squat, round pottery jar with a tiny opening at the top that is used to prepare the family's staple food.
• C) The house and all enclosed areas of the village.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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Death Rate

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