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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: pages 30-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What case studies does El Saadawi study in Egypt?
(a) Neurosis.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Education.

2. In Chapter 2, what did Firdaus promise her cousin?
(a) To lend her a dress.
(b) To be her bridesmaid.
(c) She would return.
(d) To marry him.

3. Who didn't want Firdaus to stay at her uncle's home after graduation?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her uncle's wife.
(c) Firdus.
(d) Her uncle.

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

5. Who introduces El Saadawi to Firdaus?
(a) A police man.
(b) A friend.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who was Wafeya in love with?

2. What is it impossible for all single women to know?

3. What does the doctor want Firdus' sentence reduced to in Chapter 1?

4. In what year was Firdaus executed?

5. Who came to see Firdaus at the playground the night of her graduation?

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