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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. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?
(a) Firdaus will see her.
(b) He wants to go on a date.
(c) Firdaus was hanged.
(d) Firdaus won't see her.

2. Why did Firdaus complain about Bayoumi?
(a) He did not find her work.
(b) He beat her.
(c) He deprived her of food.
(d) He made her wear pants.

3. How did Firdaus help at her uncle's house?
(a) She dressed the other children.
(b) She dusted the antique china.
(c) She cleaned.
(d) She beat the mats with a hammer.

4. What does El Saadawi try to convince herself of in Chapter 1 as she walks back to the car?
(a) She is dying.
(b) She is less then Firdaus.
(c) She is better then Firdaus.
(d) She is wealthy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Firdaus' father teach her to do that replaces her mother's job?

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

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

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

5. Where does El Saadawi meet Firdaus?

(see the answer key)

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