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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. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?
(a) Angry.
(b) Happy.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Sad.

2. What instructions does Firdaus give El Saadawi at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Ask questions.
(b) Do not interrupt.
(c) Close your eyes.
(d) Do not look her in the eyes.

3. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?
(a) Guard.
(b) Therapist.
(c) Researcher.
(d) Priest.

4. What job did Firdaus' father hold?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Laywer.

5. How does Firdaus feel about her "unknown journey" in Chapter 2?
(a) Scared.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?

2. What does Firdaus do to the pictures of men in magazines?

3. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?

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

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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