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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 67-77.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What paperwork does Firdaus refuse to sign in Chapter 1?
(a) Adoption papers.
(b) Appeals.
(c) Divorce papers.
(d) Bail papers.

2. Who did Firdaus hear her uncle thanking for the marriage arrangement in Chapter 2?
(a) Sheikh Mahmoud.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Allah.

3. What did Sheikh Mahmoud beat Firdaus with the time she ran to the streets?
(a) His fist.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A stick.

4. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) Sheikh Mahmoud threatened him.
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) She wanted to return.
(d) All men beat their wives.

5. After she spoke with Di'aa, what did Firdaus realize about herself?
(a) She is pretty.
(b) Her work is important.
(c) She is mean.
(d) Her work is not respectable.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Firdaus' father do if a male child died?

3. Why did Firdaus' uncle send her to boarding school?

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

5. Who did Firdaus meet by the river after escaping Bayoumi?

(see the answer key)

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