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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. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?
(a) Female prisoners.
(b) Cancer patients.
(c) Young children with blue eyes.
(d) Male prisoners.

2. What did Firdaus' uncle give her when she graduated?
(a) A ring.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A watch.
(d) A dress.

3. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?
(a) Therapist.
(b) Researcher.
(c) Guard.
(d) Priest.

4. What job was Firdaus successful at?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Thief.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Doctor.

5. What case studies does El Saadawi study in Egypt?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Education.
(d) Neurosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Firdaus feel about her "unknown journey" in Chapter 2?

2. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

3. What paperwork does Firdaus refuse to sign in Chapter 1?

4. Why did Firdaus go to jail?

5. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?

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