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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?
(a) She tried to stab him.
(b) She has gentle eyes.
(c) She writes a book.
(d) She escapes.

2. What magazine did El Saadawi work for in the 1970's?
(a) Cosmopolitan.
(b) Time.
(c) Health.
(d) Newsweek.

3. 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.

4. In what year was Firdaus executed?
(a) 1976.
(b) 2002.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1995.

5. What does El Saadawi try to convince herself of in Chapter 1 as she walks back to the car?
(a) She is dying.
(b) She is less then Firdaus.
(c) She is better then Firdaus.
(d) She is wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

2. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?

3. What does the doctor want Firdus' sentence reduced to in Chapter 1?

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

5. What contact does El Saadawi have at an Egyptian prison?

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