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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 42-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who was Wafeya in love with?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) The quarterback.
(d) Her uncles' friend.

2. What job did Firdaus obtain after many years of abuse?
(a) Social worker.
(b) Drug dealer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Prostitute.

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

4. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?
(a) Guard.
(b) Researcher.
(c) Priest.
(d) Therapist.

5. How did Firdaus feel about herself in Chapter 2?
(a) She had high self-esteem.
(b) She was egotistical.
(c) She had low self-esteem.
(d) She was suicidal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus' uncle not want to send her to the university?

2. Who rescued Firdaus from Bayoumi?

3. How does Firdaus feel about her "unknown journey" in Chapter 2?

4. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

5. Why is Firdaus' uncle concered about Sheikh Mahmoud?

(see the answer key)

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