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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?
(a) She is insane.
(b) She does not deserve to hang.
(c) She killed her brother.
(d) She deserves to hang.

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

4. What is Firdaus' initial impression of El Saadawi?
(a) She hates her.
(b) She thinks she is a spy.
(c) She cannot wait to meet her.
(d) She does not want to meet her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?

2. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?

3. In what year was Firdaus executed?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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