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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. How many times does El Saadawi try to go to the prison in Chapter 1?
(a) 50.
(b) Several.
(c) 2.
(d) Once.

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

3. Who did Firdaus hear her uncle thanking for the marriage arrangement in Chapter 2?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Sheikh Mahmoud.
(d) Allah.

4. What was Firdaus' relationship with her mother like?
(a) Distant.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Loving.
(d) Friendly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Wefeya ask Firdaus about Miss Iqbal in Chapter 2?

2. How does El Saadawi's contact get access for the author in the prison?

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

4. What did Firdaus' father do if a male child died?

5. What did Firdaus wonder about Miss Iqbal after the night she saw her crying?

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