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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 does the Warden tell El Saadawi in Chapter 1, when she tries to see Firdaus?
(a) The prison does not like journalists.
(b) Firdaus has some papers for her.
(c) She does not want to see her.
(d) Firdaus is already dead.

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

3. What is El Saadawi's impression of prison?
(a) Scary.
(b) Happy.
(c) Gloomy.
(d) Boring.

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

5. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?
(a) Saadawi must beg.
(b) The doctor must convince her.
(c) Money must exchange hands.
(d) Legal paperwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

2. How did Firdaus feel when she entered her uncle's house for the first time?

3. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?

4. What contact does El Saadawi have at an Egyptian prison?

5. What women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?

(see the answer key)

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