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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. What did Firdaus' father do if a male child died?
(a) Ate bread.
(b) Beat his wife.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Cried.

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

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

4. What type of degree does Firdaus hold?
(a) Phd.
(b) JD.
(c) Upper-school certificate.
(d) Secondary-school certificate.

5. What did Bayoumi offer Firdaus?
(a) Tea and biscuits.
(b) Money.
(c) Gold.
(d) A place to stay.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Sharifa Salah el Dine help Firdaus?

4. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

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

(see the answer key)

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