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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 54-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Firdaus stay warm on the cold nights at her uncles' house?
(a) She climbed into his lap.
(b) She wore a purple shawl.
(c) She slept on a bear skin rug.
(d) She built a fire in her room.

2. How did Firdaus manage her life at the Sheikh Mahmoud and her uncle's homes?
(a) Threats on her life.
(b) She focused on school.
(c) She carried a gun.
(d) Fear of gossip.

3. Whose house does Firdaus run to when she becomes afraid of Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her friend.

4. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?
(a) She cuts off her toe.
(b) She cuts off her hand.
(c) Genital mutilation.
(d) She bruises her face.

5. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?
(a) She does not wear handcuffs.
(b) She is innocent.
(c) She refuses to eat.
(d) She refuses to see people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Firdaus feel about school?

2. What river did Firdaus watch from her window every day?

3. Why did Firdaus complain about Bayoumi?

4. Who did Firdaus meet by the river after escaping Bayoumi?

5. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?

(see the answer key)

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