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

2. What did Firdaus' father teach her to do that replaces her mother's job?
(a) Wash his legs.
(b) Bake bread.
(c) Count money.
(d) Go to the field.

3. Why did Firdaus' uncle send her to boarding school?
(a) He didn't pay a bill.
(b) He was angry with her.
(c) It is required by law.
(d) It is a better education.

4. How did Firdaus feel when she entered her uncle's house for the first time?
(a) Like she was dying.
(b) Like she was being born a second time.
(c) Scared.
(d) Angry.

5. How did Firdaus stay warm on the cold nights at her uncles' house?
(a) She climbed into his lap.
(b) She built a fire in her room.
(c) She slept on a bear skin rug.
(d) She wore a purple shawl.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did the uncles' wife beat the girls in Chapter 2?

3. In Chapter 2, who was Wafeya in love with?

4. Why does Firdaus give El Saadawi these instructions in Chapter 2?

5. Why did Firdaus go to jail?

(see the answer key)

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