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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 11-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?
(a) Al-Saudi Prison.
(b) Cairo State Reform Prison.
(c) Cawal- E- Marie.
(d) Qanatir Prison.

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

3. What job was Firdaus successful at?
(a) Thief.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Doctor.

4. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?
(a) Her child.
(b) Her husband.
(c) The prison.
(d) Firdaus.

5. What job did Firdaus' father hold?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Laywer.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?

2. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?

3. Where does El Saadawi meet Firdaus?

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

5. Who introduces El Saadawi to Firdaus?

(see the answer key)

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