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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor want Firdus' sentence reduced to in Chapter 1?
(a) 6 months.
(b) Death.
(c) 12 months.
(d) Life in prison.

2. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?
(a) She writes a book.
(b) She escapes.
(c) She has gentle eyes.
(d) She tried to stab him.

3. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?
(a) CEO of MAIN.
(b) Director of General Hospital.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Director of Health Education.

4. Where does Firdaus invite El Saadawi to sit when they meet for the first time in Chapter 1?
(a) On the ground.
(b) On her bed.
(c) On a table.
(d) In a chair.

5. What is Firdaus' initial impression of El Saadawi?
(a) She thinks she is a spy.
(b) She cannot wait to meet her.
(c) She hates her.
(d) She does not want to meet her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?

2. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?

3. What was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?

4. How many times does El Saadawi try to go to the prison in Chapter 1?

5. What paperwork does Firdaus refuse to sign in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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