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

2. What did Firdaus' father do if a male child died?
(a) Ate bread.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Cried.
(d) Beat his wife.

3. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?
(a) Male prisoners.
(b) Female prisoners.
(c) Young children with blue eyes.
(d) Cancer patients.

4. What did Firdaus' father teach her to do that replaces her mother's job?
(a) Wash his legs.
(b) Bake bread.
(c) Count money.
(d) Go to the field.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Firdaus executed?

2. Where does El Saadawi meet Firdaus?

3. How did Firdaus hide her fears?

4. What job did Firdaus obtain after many years of abuse?

5. What job did Firdaus' father hold?

(see the answer key)

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