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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. Why did the uncles' wife beat the girls in Chapter 2?
(a) They shared a bed.
(b) They ate chocolate.
(c) They were dirty.
(d) They stole food.

2. What did Sheikh Mahmoud deprive Firdaus of?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Water.

3. What did Firdaus do at age 25 for living arrangements?
(a) She moved in with a cousin.
(b) She moved in with her uncle.
(c) She bought a house.
(d) She found her own apartment.

4. Who did El Saadawi know that was in prison?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

5. What did Firdaus' uncle teach her in Chapter 2?
(a) How to run.
(b) How to make sandwhiches.
(c) How to read and write.
(d) How to play tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bayoumi do after Firdaus complained?

2. What room did Firdaus reserve for only her enjoyment?

3. When did Firdaus see Ibrahim again?

4. What did Di'aa tell Firdaus he wanted to do with her?

5. What does Firdaus do when Sheikh Mahmoud beats her?

(see the answer key)

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