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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Firdaus in jail?
(a) Political crimes.
(b) Murder.
(c) Theft.
(d) Embezzling.

2. What job did Firdaus obtain after many years of abuse?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Drug dealer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Social worker.

3. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?
(a) Male prisoners.
(b) Young children with blue eyes.
(c) Cancer patients.
(d) Female prisoners.

4. How many times does El Saadawi try to go to the prison in Chapter 1?
(a) 50.
(b) 2.
(c) Once.
(d) Several.

5. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?
(a) Al-Saudi Prison.
(b) Cawal- E- Marie.
(c) Cairo State Reform Prison.
(d) Qanatir Prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus go to jail?

2. What was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?

3. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?

4. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

5. What year is "Women and Neurosis in Egypt" published?

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