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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ibrahim treat Firdaus after he saw her crying?

2. Who did Firdaus search for after learning of the engagement?

3. What did Firdaus' co-worker tell her about love?

4. What did Fawzy tell Firdaus about Sharifa Salah el Dine?

5. What did Firdaus realize at the restaurant while she ate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Marzouk and what did Firdaus do to him?

2. What happened when Firdaus saw Ibrahim four years later?

3. How did Firdaus change after going to the restaurant?

4. What new job did Firdaus take after speaking to Di'aa? What did she think of the job?

5. Who was the man in the luxurious car that approached Firdaus?

6. What happened between Firdaus and Ibrahim at the bus stop?

7. Why did El Saadawi slam on the breaks at the end of Chapter 3?

8. What did the guards mean in Chapter 3 when they said "Your time has come"?

9. What does the quote "I am speaking the truth. And truth is savage and dangerous" mean?

10. Why did Firdaus tear apart the Arab man's money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the quote "I value my honor and reputation more than the other girls, but my price is much higher than theirs." When did she say this and in what context?

Essay Topic 2

Firdaus meets many interesting people at boarding school. These people influence her life in many ways. Choose one person or a few that she meets that influence her life, and explain the positive and negative aspects of that influence.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of Firdaus' experience in the restaurant? How does she change after going there? Is it a positive or negative change?

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