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

2. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?
(a) She cuts off her hand.
(b) She cuts off her toe.
(c) She bruises her face.
(d) Genital mutilation.

3. What was Firdaus' relationship with her mother like?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Loving.
(c) Distant.
(d) Friendly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does El Saadawi try to convince herself of in Chapter 1 as she walks back to the car?

2. How does El Saadawi's contact get access for the author in the prison?

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

4. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

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

(see the answer key)

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