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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 54-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Fawzy want with Firdaus?
(a) To kill her.
(b) To steal her money.
(c) To marry her.
(d) To paint her.

2. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?
(a) Her child.
(b) The prison.
(c) Firdaus.
(d) Her husband.

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

4. Where did Firdaus stay all the time while at Sharifa Salah el Dine's home?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In her room.
(d) In the garden.

5. How did Sharifa Salah el Dine help Firdaus?
(a) She beat her husband.
(b) She bought her a plane ticket.
(c) She gave her advice.
(d) She gave her money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?

2. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?

3. Why did Firdaus' uncle send her to boarding school?

4. Who rescued Firdaus from Bayoumi?

5. Why did Firdaus complain about Bayoumi?

(see the answer key)

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