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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. In what year does El Saadawi go to prison?
(a) 1945,
(b) 1992.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1975.

2. How did Miss Iqbal treat Firdaus after the night she saw her crying?
(a) With anger.
(b) Like the other students.
(c) She received special privileges.
(d) Kindly.

3. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?
(a) She cuts off her hand.
(b) She cuts off her toe.
(c) She bruises her face.
(d) Genital mutilation.

4. Why did Firdaus begin to stare at money after eating in the restaurant?
(a) She felt powerful.
(b) She realized it was dirty.
(c) She wanted it.
(d) She didn't want to look people in the eye.

5. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?
(a) She is innocent.
(b) She refuses to eat.
(c) She refuses to see people.
(d) She does not wear handcuffs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus' prices increase?

2. What did Firdaus' father teach her to do that replaces her mother's job?

3. What women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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