Deck 35: People of Somali Heritage

Question 1

Muslim prayer includes praying
1) Five times a day in a mosque for men but not for women.
2) Three times a day facing Mecca.
3) Twice a day in a mosque and three times a day at the person's choosing.
4) Five times a day at the person's choosing as long as he or she faces Mecca.
Chapter 35: People of Somali Heritage
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer 1

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Question 2

Somali culture is primarily
1) Egalitarian.
2) Individualistic.
3) Collectivistic.
4) Midscale between individualistic and collectivistic.

Answer 2

3

Question 3

A 72-year-old Somali woman,Fadumo Omar,came to the United States 3 months ago to live with her son and daughter-in-law.She really did not want to come to the United States but did not have a choice because of turmoil in her home country.She has been healthy with no noted illnesses.Because she was not eating and was losing weight,she was brought to the clinic by her daughter-in-law.The most likely explanation for her not eating is
1) Diabetes mellitus.
2) Posttraumatic stress syndrome.
3) She does not like the American foods.
4) She is saving food for the rest of her family.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Most Somali are Muslim and refrain from alcoholic beverages.When assessing alcohol intake,a good approach is
1) We ask these questions of everyone.
2) You do not drink alcohol,do you?
3) What beverages do you normally consume?
4) Do not ask about alcohol intake unless there is a specific reason.

Question 5

When a traditional Somali women marries,she
1) Keeps her maiden name.
2) Keeps her maiden name and adds the name of her husband.
3) Gives up her maiden name and takes the name of her husband.
4) Takes a new first name and the last name of her husband.