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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 11-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor want Firdus' sentence reduced to in Chapter 1?
(a) Death.
(b) Life in prison.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 6 months.

2. Why does Firdaus give El Saadawi these instructions in Chapter 2?
(a) She does not have much time.
(b) She is insane.
(c) She does not like to be looked at.
(d) She thinks she is better than El Saadawi.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What games did Firdaus play with Mohammadain in in the field?

2. What magazine did El Saadawi work for in the 1970's?

3. How did Firdaus hide her fears?

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

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

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