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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. Why is Firdaus in jail?
(a) Murder.
(b) Theft.
(c) Political crimes.
(d) Embezzling.

2. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?
(a) She bruises her face.
(b) She cuts off her hand.
(c) Genital mutilation.
(d) She cuts off her toe.

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

4. What does El Saadawi try to convince herself of in Chapter 1 as she walks back to the car?
(a) She is better then Firdaus.
(b) She is dying.
(c) She is less then Firdaus.
(d) She is wealthy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does El Saadawi meet Firdaus?

2. Who is Firdaus?

3. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?

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

5. Who did El Saadawi know that was in prison?

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