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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 year is "Women and Neurosis in Egypt" published?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1969.

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

3. What magazine did El Saadawi work for in the 1970's?
(a) Newsweek.
(b) Time.
(c) Cosmopolitan.
(d) Health.

4. What type of clothes did Firdaus wear?
(a) Torn.
(b) Hand-me downs.
(c) A sack.
(d) Expensive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Firdaus help at her uncle's house?

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

3. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

4. How did Firdaus hide her fears?

5. What did Firdaus want to tell her uncle in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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