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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. What did her uncle tell Firdaus is a sin in Chapter 2?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Kissing and nudity.
(c) Murder and greed.
(d) Lying.

2. What happened when Firdaus saw herself in the mirror at her uncle's house?
(a) She screamed.
(b) She laughed.
(c) She fixed her hair.
(d) She began to hate mirrors.

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

4. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?
(a) She refuses to eat.
(b) She does not wear handcuffs.
(c) She is innocent.
(d) She refuses to see people.

5. Why is Firdaus in jail?
(a) Theft.
(b) Embezzling.
(c) Political crimes.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Firdaus' uncle obtain a position in Chapter 2?

3. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?

4. Why did Firdaus go to jail?

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

(see the answer key)

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