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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Firdaus invite El Saadawi to sit when they meet for the first time in Chapter 1?
(a) In a chair.
(b) On the ground.
(c) On a table.
(d) On her bed.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is El Saadawi's impression of prison?

2. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?

3. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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