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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 El Saadawi meet Firdaus?
(a) A mall.
(b) A bank.
(c) Prison.
(d) A park.

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

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?

2. Who is Firdaus?

3. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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