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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 20-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did her uncle tell Firdaus is a sin in Chapter 2?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Kissing and nudity.
(c) Lying.
(d) Murder and greed.

2. What did Firdaus see at the place her uncle takes her after graduation?
(a) Murder.
(b) The Eiffel Tower.
(c) War.
(d) Women dancing.

3. What happened when Firdaus saw herself in the mirror at her uncle's house?
(a) She began to hate mirrors.
(b) She fixed her hair.
(c) She screamed.
(d) She laughed.

4. Who slept on the floor in Firdaus' room in Chapter 2?
(a) A servant girl.
(b) A dog.
(c) El Saadawi.
(d) A servant boy.

5. Why did Firdaus go to jail?
(a) Killing a man.
(b) Stealing a loaf of bread.
(c) Killing her child.
(d) Killing a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

2. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?

3. What type of degree does Firdaus hold?

4. What was Firdaus' relationship with her mother like?

5. What was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?

(see the answer key)

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