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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: pages 30-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Miss Iqbal?
(a) A servant.
(b) A teacher at Firdus' school.
(c) A secretary at Firdus' job.
(d) A maid at Firdus' school.

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

3. What did Firdaus' uncle give her when she graduated?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A watch.
(c) A ring.
(d) A dress.

4. Why did Firdaus' uncle send her to boarding school?
(a) It is a better education.
(b) He didn't pay a bill.
(c) It is required by law.
(d) He was angry with her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus' uncle not want to send her to the university?

2. What is El Saadawi's impression of prison?

3. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

4. Where did Firdaus' uncle take her after she graduated?

5. In Chapter 2, how did Firdaus' uncle treat his new wife?

(see the answer key)

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