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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 86-96.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Firdaus want to do when men ask if she feels good?
(a) Kill them.
(b) Hug them.
(c) Love them.
(d) Spit on them.

2. Who is Miss Iqbal?
(a) A maid at Firdus' school.
(b) A teacher at Firdus' school.
(c) A secretary at Firdus' job.
(d) A servant.

3. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?
(a) She writes a book.
(b) She has gentle eyes.
(c) She tried to stab him.
(d) She escapes.

4. 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.

5. Who introduces El Saadawi to Firdaus?
(a) A police man.
(b) A guard.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house does Firdaus run to when she becomes afraid of Sheikh Mahmoud?

2. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?

3. What did Firdaus wonder about Miss Iqbal after the night she saw her crying?

4. Why did Firdaus' uncle laugh when Firdus asked him to take her to El Azhar?

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

(see the answer key)

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