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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 was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?
(a) She kills herself.
(b) She is scared for her life.
(c) She does not believe she is dead.
(d) She is happy.

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

3. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?
(a) Angry.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

4. Who signed Firdaus' graduation certificate?
(a) The principal.
(b) Miss Iqbal.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Wafeya.

5. How did Miss Iqbal treat Firdaus after the night she saw her crying?
(a) With anger.
(b) Kindly.
(c) Like the other students.
(d) She received special privileges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who slept on the floor in Firdaus' room in Chapter 2?

2. Why did Firdaus' uncle laugh when Firdus asked him to take her to El Azhar?

3. Who interrupted Firdaus' packing in Chapter 2?

4. Where did Firdaus' uncle take her after she graduated?

5. How did Firdaus hide her fears?

(see the answer key)

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