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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. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?
(a) Her feminist views.
(b) She had an affair.
(c) She stole money.
(d) Her refusual to reveal a source.

2. How many times does El Saadawi try to go to the prison in Chapter 1?
(a) 2.
(b) 50.
(c) Several.
(d) Once.

3. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?
(a) She does not wear handcuffs.
(b) She is innocent.
(c) She refuses to eat.
(d) She refuses to see people.

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

5. Who is Miss Iqbal?
(a) A secretary at Firdus' job.
(b) A maid at Firdus' school.
(c) A servant.
(d) A teacher at Firdus' school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Firdaus' uncle give her when she graduated?

2. What does Firdaus do to the pictures of men in magazines?

3. Where did Firdaus' uncle obtain a position in Chapter 2?

4. Who did El Saadawi know that was in prison?

5. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?

(see the answer key)

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