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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 Chapter 2, what did Firdaus promise her cousin?
(a) To lend her a dress.
(b) To marry him.
(c) She would return.
(d) To be her bridesmaid.

2. Who interrupted Firdaus' packing in Chapter 2?
(a) Hala.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Wafeya.

3. What does the Warden tell El Saadawi in Chapter 1, when she tries to see Firdaus?
(a) The prison does not like journalists.
(b) Firdaus has some papers for her.
(c) Firdaus is already dead.
(d) She does not want to see her.

4. What did Firdaus do after learning of Ibrahim's engagement?
(a) She hit him.
(b) She killed him.
(c) She left her job.
(d) She moved home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came to see Firdaus at the playground the night of her graduation?

2. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?

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

4. What did Di'aa say about Firdaus' profession?

5. Why does Firdaus give El Saadawi these instructions in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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