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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 77-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose house does Firdaus run to when she becomes afraid of Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her friend.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her cousin.

2. Who did Ibrahim become engaged to?
(a) The bar-maid.
(b) Her co-worker.
(c) Firdaus.
(d) The chairman's daughter.

3. Who did Firdaus search for after learning of the engagement?
(a) Her co-worker.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Ibrahim.
(d) Her husband.

4. How did Firdaus manage her life at the Sheikh Mahmoud and her uncle's homes?
(a) Fear of gossip.
(b) She carried a gun.
(c) She focused on school.
(d) Threats on her life.

5. Where did Ibrahim find Firdaus crying?
(a) The garden.
(b) Her apartment.
(c) Her office.
(d) A restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Firdaus' relationship with her mother like?

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

3. What did Firdaus do after learning of Ibrahim's engagement?

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

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

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