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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 interrupted Firdaus' packing in Chapter 2?
(a) Hala.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Wafeya.
(d) Her uncle.

2. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?
(a) Legal paperwork.
(b) The doctor must convince her.
(c) Saadawi must beg.
(d) Money must exchange hands.

3. In what year does El Saadawi go to prison?
(a) 1945,
(b) 1992.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1981.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Firdaus feel about school?

2. What did Firdaus give her cousin in while she was packing in Chapter 2?

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

4. What magazine did El Saadawi work for in the 1970's?

5. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?

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