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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 is Firdaus' initial impression of El Saadawi?
(a) She cannot wait to meet her.
(b) She thinks she is a spy.
(c) She does not want to meet her.
(d) She hates her.

2. How did Firdaus feel when she entered her uncle's house for the first time?
(a) Scared.
(b) Like she was dying.
(c) Like she was being born a second time.
(d) Angry.

3. Why did Firdaus' uncle send her to boarding school?
(a) He was angry with her.
(b) It is required by law.
(c) It is a better education.
(d) He didn't pay a bill.

4. What job did Firdaus' father hold?
(a) Laywer.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Farmer.

5. What games did Firdaus play with Mohammadain in in the field?
(a) Tag.
(b) Hide and Go Seek.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Bride and Bridegroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Fawzy tell Firdaus about Sharifa Salah el Dine?

2. What did Firdaus enjoy discussing with her friends?

3. Why did Firdaus begin to stare at money after eating in the restaurant?

4. What did Marzouk try to take from Firdaus?

5. In Chapter 2, what did Firdaus promise her cousin?

(see the answer key)

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