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

2. Who did Firdaus meet by the river after escaping Bayoumi?
(a) El Sid.
(b) Sarafina Du Pree.
(c) Jubli Ma Safi.
(d) Sharifa Salah el Dine.

3. Why does Firdaus give El Saadawi these instructions in Chapter 2?
(a) She is insane.
(b) She does not like to be looked at.
(c) She does not have much time.
(d) She thinks she is better than El Saadawi.

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

5. What did Sheikh Mahmoud deprive Firdaus of?
(a) Money.
(b) Food.
(c) Water.
(d) Clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus seem different to her co-worker?

2. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?

3. Where did Ibrahim find Firdaus crying?

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

5. Whose house does Firdaus run to when she becomes afraid of Sheikh Mahmoud?

(see the answer key)

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