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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is scared for her life.
(c) She does not believe she is dead.
(d) She kills herself.

2. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?
(a) Firdaus won't see her.
(b) Firdaus will see her.
(c) He wants to go on a date.
(d) Firdaus was hanged.

3. What case studies does El Saadawi study in Egypt?
(a) Education.
(b) Neurosis.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Divorce.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Firdaus go to jail?

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

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

5. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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