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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. How does Firdaus feel about her "unknown journey" in Chapter 2?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Scared.
(d) Proud.

2. Who did El Saadawi know that was in prison?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her cousin.

3. What magazine did El Saadawi work for in the 1970's?
(a) Time.
(b) Cosmopolitan.
(c) Newsweek.
(d) Health.

4. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?
(a) Legal paperwork.
(b) The doctor must convince her.
(c) Money must exchange hands.
(d) Saadawi must beg.

5. What was Firdaus' relationship with her mother like?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Loving.
(d) Distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job was Firdaus successful at?

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

3. What instructions does Firdaus give El Saadawi at the start of Chapter 2?

4. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?

5. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

(see the answer key)

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