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

2. What women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?
(a) Those who suffer mental illness.
(b) Only women who murder.
(c) Women who steal.
(d) Those who are drug users.

3. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?
(a) Qanatir Prison.
(b) Al-Saudi Prison.
(c) Cairo State Reform Prison.
(d) Cawal- E- Marie.

4. How did Miss Iqbal treat Firdaus after the night she saw her crying?
(a) Kindly.
(b) With anger.
(c) She received special privileges.
(d) Like the other students.

5. Who came to see Firdaus at the playground the night of her graduation?
(a) Wafeya.
(b) No one.
(c) Miss Iqbal.
(d) Her uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who was Wafeya in love with?

2. Who signed Firdaus' graduation certificate?

3. What was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?

4. How does Firdaus feel about her "unknown journey" in Chapter 2?

5. What happened when Firdaus saw herself in the mirror at her uncle's house?

(see the answer key)

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