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

2. Why did Firdaus' uncle laugh when Firdus asked him to take her to El Azhar?
(a) She is too young.
(b) It is a school for nurses.
(c) It's a school for men.
(d) It is too far away.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?

3. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

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

5. What happened when Firdaus saw herself in the mirror at her uncle's house?

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