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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) Her refusual to reveal a source.
(b) She had an affair.
(c) Her feminist views.
(d) She stole money.

2. Why did Firdaus go to jail?
(a) Stealing a loaf of bread.
(b) Killing a man.
(c) Killing a woman.
(d) Killing her child.

3. What does the Warden tell El Saadawi in Chapter 1, when she tries to see Firdaus?
(a) Firdaus is already dead.
(b) The prison does not like journalists.
(c) She does not want to see her.
(d) Firdaus has some papers for her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What case studies does El Saadawi study in Egypt?

2. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?

3. Who introduces El Saadawi to Firdaus?

4. Where does Firdaus invite El Saadawi to sit when they meet for the first time in Chapter 1?

5. In what year does El Saadawi go to prison?

(see the answer key)

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