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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. How did Firdaus feel about herself in Chapter 2?
(a) She had low self-esteem.
(b) She had high self-esteem.
(c) She was egotistical.
(d) She was suicidal.

2. In what year was Firdaus executed?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1995.
(c) 2002.
(d) 1976.

3. What does Firdaus do to the pictures of men in magazines?
(a) Rips them to pieces.
(b) Draws on them.
(c) Kisses them.
(d) Spits on them.

4. Who is Firdaus?
(a) An Egyptian woman.
(b) A Lebanese woman.
(c) A Chinese woman.
(d) A Syrian woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?

2. Where did Firdaus' uncle take her after she graduated?

3. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?

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

5. What case studies does El Saadawi study in Egypt?

(see the answer key)

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