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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Firdaus?
(a) An Egyptian woman.
(b) A Syrian woman.
(c) A Lebanese woman.
(d) A Chinese woman.

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

3. What is El Saadawi's impression of prison?
(a) Scary.
(b) Gloomy.
(c) Boring.
(d) Happy.

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

5. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?
(a) Her feminist views.
(b) She stole money.
(c) Her refusual to reveal a source.
(d) She had an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?

2. What does the Warden tell El Saadawi in Chapter 1, when she tries to see Firdaus?

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

4. What job did Firdaus obtain after many years of abuse?

5. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?

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